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.
Impact assessment of proposals for the development of the capital market in Greece
The study estimates the implementation cost and highlights the positive economic impact from indicative, suggested incentives to promote the domestic capital market. The analysis builds upon three stages. Firstly, it focuses upon the design and specification of selected [...]
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, [...]
Digital payments in Greece: Policies and impact on card use, 2015-2020
The use of payment cards in Greece grew significantly during 2015-2020 and contributed to higher tax compliance and higher VAT revenues. While the use of other means of digital payments, such as credit transfers and direct debits, steadied [...]
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 [...]
The Spirits Sector in Greece
The aim of the study is to present and analyze the latest data and developments concerning the spirits sector in Greece, in the light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic in Greece. The study examines the negative effects of [...]
Macroeconomic and socioeconomic impact of the privatisation programme of the Hellenic Republic
Your Content Goes Here 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 [...]
Integrating Greece into the European Semester policy framework: Priorities for sustainable growth and competitiveness
Your Content Goes Here 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 [...]
Pension reform and economic growth
The study highlights the weaknesses of the current pension system and proposes changes in order to enhance the long-term growth rates of the Greek economy. The proposed reform includes a reduction of social security contributions and the creation of [...]
Exploring the effects of the economic crisis on the public and private financing of Greek education
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of the economic crisis that began in 2009 on public and private expenditure on education. In particular, the study: a) analyses the evolution of public and private [...]
Real Estate Taxation and the prospects of the Construction Sector in Greece
This study examines the Real Estate taxation in Greece and its impact on the construction sector and the Greek economy. In this context, the economic and fiscal impact on the economy is quantified assuming (a) a reduction of [...]
