Public Finance & Taxation
Studies and special analyses concerning the fiscal balance and factors affecting it. Includes tax policy issues, public spending priorities, developments in the social security system, proposals for broadening the tax base and reducing the informal economy, and assessments of the impact of policy interventions.
Digital payments in Greece: One decade of rapid expansion
In Greece, the period 2015-2024 saw the second fastest growth in card usage in the EU-27. The share of cash use in the economy as a whole has declined, but the degree of use of electronic payments varies [...]
Independent Authorities in the Greek Administration and Economy: Analysis and Evaluation
The aim of this study is to map and assess the functioning of Independent Authorities in Greece. It highlights their roles, types, and responsibilities—both historically and in the present day—and examines their contribution to the effective operation of the [...]
The Spirits Sector in Greece: Contribution to the economy and prospects
This study presents the most recent data and developments concerning the spirits sector in Greece and evaluates the contribution of the spirits sector’s supply chain to the Greek economy. In addition, the study examines the economic impact of the [...]
Occupational insurance in Greece: Challenges and prospects
The study examines the prospects and challenges of occupational insurance in Greece. It describes the institutional and operational setup in Greece and abroad, the trends during the last two decades, while it highlights its potential contribution towards easing macroeconomic [...]
Greece and the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, 2021
The European Commission in collaboration with the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research - IOBE organized a two-day online Conference on 29 and 30 September 2021, on Greece and the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The underlying theme [...]
Estimating the macroeconomic impact of pension reform scenarios in Greece
The study estimates the macroeconomic impact stemming from the implementation of a pension reform scenario. The reform scenario concerns the transformation of the current supplementary insurance to a fully funded insurance pillar. At the new steady state, [...]
Differential taxation and its impact on the promotion and achievement of public policy objectives
Excise taxes are an important source of tax revenue, helping to improve resource allocation by internalizing the external costs associated with consuming or producing products, and discouraging the consumption of products that are considered harmful. The present study [...]
European semester e-conference on Greece 2020
The European Commission in collaboration with the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research - IOBE organized a digital Conference on 1 and 2 July 2020, entitled “European Semester e-conference on Greece 2020: Stimulating a resilient recovery through investments, digital [...]
Macroeconomic and socioeconomic impact of the privatisation programme of the Hellenic Republic
The aim of this study is to highlight the macroeconomic and socio-economic impact of the Hellenic Republic's privatisation programme. In particular, the study examines the effects of the overall programme of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for [...]
Integrating Greece into the European Semester policy framework: Priorities for sustainable growth and competitiveness
The European Commission in collaboration with the Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research - IOBE organized a one-day Conference in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday 20 March 2019, entitled “Integrating Greece into the European Semester Policy Framework : Priorities for [...]
