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Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
Israel spends more of its GDP on education than the OECD average, but less per student
OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices
OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
Central Bank governor: Israel must find balance between security spending, economy
The war’s cost will force Israel to make painful fiscal adjustments, which the government has begun to do, but some of which were not approved in the Knesset, Yaron said.
Indonesia to normalize ties with Israel amid OECD membership bid
Normalization between the two countries had been planned but untimely sidelined after the breakout of the ongoing war.
Your Taxes: How to do business in Israel in 2024 - opinion
There is no tax in Israel on estates or inheritances, only on gifts to foreign residents.
Looking ahead to the local elections, and a much needed balance of power - opinion
The local authorities in Israel have proven themselves to be just about the only possible counterweight to the excessive powers of the central government - and are a much-needed balance of power.
Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire
A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."
Giving Israel Sundays off: The pros and cons of a new workweek
There are serious pros and cons to consider when making the move to a Monday-Friday workweek. Here's a look at some of them.
OECD proposes profit rates for marketing income - opinion
Because there is apparently no size limit, these proposals, if adopted, could shake up Israeli and international routine trade and tax across the 143 countries signed up to the OECD/G20 alliance.
Israel had highest cost of living in OECD in 2022
In June of this year, Israel fell to fourth place behind Iceland, Ireland, and Switzerland.
'Poverty, by America': Explaining poverty in Israel and the US - review
Each society goes about “manufacturing” poverty in its own way and high levels of poverty – whether in rich or less prosperous societies – are by no means inevitable.
Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?
A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?
