The Price of the State’s Business Council is looking for a Development Manager Our News
The Price of the State’s Business Council is looking for a goal-oriented, energetic person with strong communication skills for a position of Development Manager
Why some economists oppose minimum wages? Social Welfare
Is minimum wage panacea for poverty alleviation or delusion? The answer is somewhere in the middle. More on this matter from The Economist's perspective can be found here: Why some economists oppose minimum wages. The article by R.A. was published on January 22, 2014. Follow the link and enjoy!
Cigarettes, smuggling, and excise duties: European practices of excise duties harmonization Excise Tax
The report recommends an optimal timetable for the adjustment of cigarette excise duty rates in Ukraine to the European Union’s requirements. It has been prepared as part of The Business Council of the «Price of the State ».
Greece’s fiscal odyssey: Pushing back against austerity Debt
Reluctance towards reforms comes with high costs. «Greece’s fiscal odyssey: Pushing back against austerity» by Maria Petrakis published on «Bloomberg» on July 12, 2015 explains what has been happening in Greece. Follow the link and enjoy!
The price of the bank holidays History
The average bank holiday costs the economy £2.3 billion. Do we really need so many? Daniel Solomon and Douglas McWilliams from the «Centre for Economics and Business Research» (London, UK) produced a report on this topic in 2012. Follow the link and enjoy!
Public debt: How much is too much? Debt
High public debt should not necessarily cause panic. Everything depends on the amount of “fiscal space” a government enjoys. “Public debt: How much is too much?” by S.K. published by “The Economist” on June 3, 2015 sheds light on this concept. Follow the link and enjoy!
Young Professional Development Program Our News
We are pleased to announce that the Center for Social and Economic Research CASE Ukraine has been included on the list of potential host organizations for the Young Professional Development Program. This prestigious program is funded by the Open Society Think Tank Fund. This is an outstanding opportunity for young people to launch a successful career in research, analysis, and advocacy.
Price of the State Team is looking for a Fiscal Analyst Our News
Center for Social and Economic Research CASE Ukraine is looking for a fiscal analyst who will join the Price of the State Team.
Budget Chronicles: 1st quarter, 2015 Budget Analysis
Suddenly, Ukraine’s fiscal condition improved significantly in the first quarter of 2015. Budget revenue increased by 25.0 percent year over year, and budget surplus reached 3.9 percent of GDP.
Why fuel subsidies are bad for everyone? Utilities
Fuel subsidies hurt both the poor and the rich. “Why Fuel Subsidies are Bad for Everyone” by Ed Dolan published on OILPRICE.COM on August 13, 2013 explains how this happens. Follow the link and enjoy!