VATT is an expert economics research unit
We do high-level scientific research to promote evidence-based policy making. We evaluate the effects of policy measures on individuals, households and firms. The main building blocks of our analyses are large-scale register data sets, profound institutional knowledge and economic theory.
Our research focuses on five themes and ten research areas. For further information on the work in progress and the latest publications in each theme and area, go to the research theme and area page.
What's new
- Economic Policy Council's background report: Higher wages in Helsinki reflect productivity
4.12.2024 Press release - Tuulia Hakola-Uusitalo appointed as Director General of the VATT Institute for Economic Research
21.11.2024 Press release - Study: Subminimum wages for young workers did not boost employment
13.11.2024 Press release - Doctoral dissertation: Abilities valued in employment explain some of the development in intelligence, also known as the Flynn effect
10.10.2024 Press release - Tuulia Hakola-Uusitalo appointed to the Swedish Fiscal Policy Council
3.10.2024 Press release