Economists from western universities to lecture in Kyiv

Professors of Economics at the University of Hawaii, University of Pittsburgh, University of Sheffield (UK), senior economists at the Federal Reserve System, managing director of Rothschild Bank, the Georgian reformers, and the best Ukrainian economists and financiers will lecture in Kiev from July 16 to July 19, 2015.

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Your “receipt from the state”-2014

In 2014, Ukraine faced significant budgetary challenges. Revolution followed by the occupation of the part of the Ukraine’s territory, on the one hand, rose public spending due to Hryvnia depreciation and military expenditure and, on the other hand, negatively affected public revenue due to the economic crisis. As a result, the national debt reached a critical level. What does all of this mean for an ordinary citizen? This report provides the answer to this question.

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Strange and unusual taxes

There have been many strange and unusual taxes. Strange & Unusual Taxes throughout History from Around the World published by efile.com is very well worth reading. Follow the link and enjoy!

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How to motivate individuals to pay their taxes?

Governments go to great lengths to strengthen fiscal discipline. Besides traditional ones (such as audits and penalties), there are many other ways to achieve this goal, including “receipts from the state”. «Fiscal blackmail» published in The Economist on May 24, 2014 on this matter is very well worth reading. Follow the link and enjoy!

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Presentation of The Price of the State’s Business Council (key takeaways)

The Price of the State’s Business Council was presented on the 21st of April in Kyiv at the M17 Contemporary Art Center.

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Presentation of The Price of the State’s Business Council (photos)

The Price of the State’s Business Council was presented on the 21st of April in Kyiv at the M17 Contemporary Art Center.

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I do not want to see another "lost decade"

Igor Mazepa, Concorde Capital CEO, on why he joined The Price of the State. (Source: Ekonomichna Pravda)

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The Price of the State’s Business Council: Crowdfunding for think tanks

The Price of the State’s Business Council will be presented on the 21st of April in Kyiv at 6:00pm (M17 Contemporary Art Center, 102-104 Horkogo (Antonovycha) St).

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Lessons from Paris, home to Europe's largest participatory budget

«Lessons From Paris, Home to Europe's Largest Participatory Budget» by Antonella Napolitano published in Personal Democracy Media on February 12, 2015 is very well worth reading. Follow the link and enjoy! We also encourage you to read our report “Public Control of State Finances: Participatory Budgeting in Ukraine” (Ukr.).

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Welcome to Ukraine, the most corrupt nation in Europe

«Welcome to Ukraine, the most corrupt nation in Europe» by Oliver Bullough published in The Guardian on February 6, 2015 is very well worth reading. It is about corruption in the Ukrainian health sector. Follow the link and enjoy!

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