Researcher introduction: Annika Nivala
We interviewed Annika Nivala for our researcher introduction series. Read the text below to see what Annika is working on.
Researcher introduction: Nicola Mauri
We interviewed visiting researcher Nicola Mauri for our researcher introduction series. Read the text below to see what Nicola is working on.
Student admissions reform of higher education institutions: Filling in most of student places based on certificate admissions made admission process more efficient
As of 2020, at least half of students for higher education institutions have been selected based on their matriculation examination certificate or vocational education and training grades. Compared to the previous, fragmented application system, the change made student admissions more efficient, shows a recent study by VATT and LABORE.
Researcher introduction: Terhi Ravaska
We start our researcher introduction series with specialist researcher Terhi Ravaska. Read the text below to see what Terhi is working on.
VATT study: Significant regional pay gaps in public social and healthcare services
Social and healthcare service salaries are largest in Eastern Uusimaa and smallest in South Savonia. In basic healthcare, salaries in Helsinki are near lowest in the country, based on the VATT study published today.
Rural low-income households bear a larger share of fuel carbon taxes
An empirical study published in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM) finds that residents in low-income and rural areas are disproportionately affected by increases in fuel carbon taxes. The study reveals that a diesel carbon tax increase was fully passed on to consumer prices in these areas, while in higher-income and urban areas the pass-through was lower.
Researchers: cutting corporate taxes may only have a limited impact on small firms
Cutting taxes affecting firms is commonly seen as a way of increasing growth and the level of investment. In a new SNS report, however, economists Jarkko Harju, Aliisa Koivisto and Tuomas Matikka argue that this strategy is not a given, as they see no clear evidence that reduced corporate taxes result in small corporations investing more.
Economic Policy Council: Uncertain times require responsive and credible fiscal policy
Government support expedited the economic recovery in 2021. The chosen supportive fiscal stance for 2022 is appropriate given worsened economic outlook. To preserve sustainability a plan about consolidating public finances should be devised without delays.
Economic Policy Council publishes annual report and holds an online seminar Wed 26.1.
Economic Policy Council will publish its annual report on the economic policy of the government and fiscal sustainability on January 26, 2022. An open online seminar will be held for anyone interested in the report.
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Kohti oikeudenmukaista, hiilineutraalia hyvinvointivaltiota.
2035Legitimacy -
Taloudellinen ja sosiaalinen kestävyys läpi ajan ja alueiden ikääntyvässä yhteiskunnassa
SustAgeable -
Uusia näkökulmia ympäröivään maailmaan
Taloustieteen taju -
Technology and globalization cause major changes in the nature of work. How to ensure the development of our labour markets is sustainable?
Skills, Education and the Future of Work -
How to prevent social exclusion and help young people find their own path in life?
My Path -
Seeking solutions for extensive and cost-effective use of solar and wind power.
BCDC Energy -
Addressing the wide range of inequalities and how these are modified by public policy - in the short run and over a life-cycle.
Work, Inequality, and Public Policy -
Creating pathways for Finland to profit from the energy disruption.
Smart Energy Transition -
Independent evaluation of the objectives of Finland's economic policy - and the effectiveness of the policy measures chosen.
Economicy Policy Council -
Joint Government analysis, assessment and research activities generate information that supports decision making.
Government's Analysis, Assessment and Research Activities