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
- A study: Extroversion has become more valued in the labour market – success can be achieved with more than just intelligence
27.6.2024 Press release - European and US public economists’ gathering in Helsinki
14.6.2024 News - New study: Risk-based tax audits increase tax revenue by changing firm behaviour
4.6.2024 Press release - VATT Director General to change – Mikael Collan returns to professor position at LUT University
13.5.2024 News - Trans-Atlantic Public Economics Seminar TAPES
6.5.2024 News