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 after the capital controls: Support measures and tax revenues
The use of payment cards in Greece more than tripled in value between 2014 and 2017. The penetration lifted off with the imposition of the capital controls and then remained on an uptrend, aided further by the measures [...]
Income Taxation in Greece: Comparative Analysis and Reform Proposals
The study aims to examine the income tax system in Greece and to formulate proposals for its reform. In particular, it analyses the main features of the income taxation of enterprises and individuals, including their social security contributions. The [...]
The contribution and prospects of 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, and to bring to light the causes and the effects of the illegal trade on the market, on [...]
The impact of the privatisation of the Thessaloniki port on the Greek economy
The study scope is to determine the economic impact of the Thessaloniki port privatisation, under the terms of the offer made by the consortium comprising the companies Deutsche Invest Equity Partners GmbH, Belterra Investments Ltd and Terminal Link SAS. [...]
The impact from the planned increase in the excise duty on tobacco products
The study examines the impact of the planned increase in the excise duty on tobacco products both on the tax revenues and the overall economic activity in Greece. See the full study in Greek [...]
The economic impact of the increase in excise duties on fuels in Greece
The aim of the study is to assess the impact on the fuel trade sector, the tax revenues and the economy overall in Greece from the increase in excise duties for gasoline, diesel (from January 2017) and heating [...]
The economic impact of the development of the Hellinikon area
The scope of the study is to assess the impact of developing the area of Hellinikon on the Greek economy, based on the contract terms for the sale of the shares of Hellinikon S.A. to Hellinikon Global [...]
The economic impact of the privatization of the Piraeus port on the Greek economy
The scope of the study is to determine the micro and macroeconomic impact of the privatization of the Piraeus port. We explore the benefits that accrue on the public revenues, the rise of investment activity and the change in [...]
Digital payments and tax revenues in Greece
The aim of the study is to investigate the role of digital payments in curbing the shadow economy and boosting tax revenues in Greece. The study also attempts to quantify the impact on tax revenues from adopting incentives [...]
The Impact of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games on the Greek Economy
The aim of the study is to examine the economic impact of the Olympic Games ten years after their completion. The study examines the economic impact of the Olympic Games internationally, analyses the revenue and expenditure from [...]
