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
- 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 - Advance press release about VATT Day: Economists respond – how should RDI funding be allocated?
12.9.2024 Press release - Jenni Jaakkola elected Secretary General of the Finnish Economic Policy Council
15.8.2024 News - Closer link between employers and employment services speeds up the employment of immigrants
4.9.2024 Press release