Childcare and early childhood education in international comparison: best-practice models
In a new study, EcoAustria presents potential for improvement in early childcare and early childhood education in Austria.
Month: October 2021
Economic and fiscal effects of the eco-social tax reform
The economic research institute EcoAustria has finalized a study on the economic and fiscal effects of the tax reform, which has two main objectives: CO2 pricing and a reduction in the tax burden in Austria.
Economic policy measures to tackle obstacles to economic growth caused by labor shortages
In August 2021, the number of unemployed people in Austria was 286,277, below pre-crisis levels for the first time since the start of the coronavirus crisis. However, the number of long-term unemployed people has risen sharply and is currently only slowly falling again. At the same time, a continuous increase in the number of job vacancies has been observed for some time.
Overall economic benefits of expanding childcare
The analysis estimates the additional costs that would be associated with an expansion of childcare. An increase in the childcare rate for under-threes is simulated to the extent of reaching the Barcelona target of 33% or by 10 or 20 percentage points …
Austria’s tax burden on income over time
On behalf of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, EcoAustria has examined the development of wage-related taxes in Austria since 1976. The calculations show that the taxes payable have increased significantly for all income levels considered.
Policy Note 48: Analysis of CO2 taxes in an international comparison
Two days ago, the Austrian federal government announced the implementation of an eco-social tax reform with a concrete mix of measures. The aim is to tax CO2 emissions more heavily in order to meet international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.