Policy Note 67: Biotechnology in Austria and Europe
Europe has a strong scientific foundation in the life sciences, but is increasingly losing ground in the global competition in biotechnology.
Author: Nikolaus Graf
Economic Impact of an Increased Bank Levy
In a recent study commissioned by RTR, EcoAustria analyzes the future of telecommunications and digital regulation against the backdrop of profound technological and structural changes in the ICT sector.
The Future of Telecommunications and Digital Regulation
In a recent study commissioned by RTR, EcoAustria analyzes the future of telecommunications and digital regulation against the backdrop of profound technological and structural changes in the ICT sector.
How economic diversity affects regional resilience in crises
Economic crises do not affect all regions equally. Why do some regions cope better with shocks than others? This EcoAustria Research Paper explores how the structure of regional economies – in particular their level of sectoral diversity – influences their resilience during crises.
Brief analysis 15: Reconciling work and family life – what does it cost?
The economic research institute calculated the costs for the nationwide expansion of childcare in Austria.
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 …
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.
Consolidation of public finances after the corona crisis – calculation update
The COVID-19 crisis and the measures to contain its impact on health, the economy and the income of private households and companies are causing public debt to rise sharply.
Existing burden of greenhouse gas emissions in Austria by energy source
Climate protection is increasingly taking on a dominant role in economic policy. Controlling the behavior of market participants through the use of fiscal instruments is becoming more important.
Identification of factors that contribute ex-ante to the resilience of an economy to health-induced economic crises
The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus caught the world’s governments unprepared and presented them with a Herculean task to contain it.
Reduction of the second and third income tax brackets – brief analysis to assess the economic and fiscal effects
The implementation of the second stage of the tax reform has considerable economic effects.
Second stage of the tax reform – brief analysis to assess the economic and fiscal effects
The implementation of the second stage of the tax reform has considerable economic effects. The simulation with the PuMA macro model shows that the reduction in the tax burden will increase gross domestic product by almost 0.5 percent by 2035 compared to without the reform measure.
Budget consolidation taking into account planned revenue-side measures
The Covid-19 crisis and the measures to contain its impact on health, the economy and the income of private households and companies are causing public debt to rise sharply.
Limits to Austria’s autonomous restart, taking into account international supply interdependencies
The COVID-19 crisis, triggered by the global outbreak of the pandemic and the measures introduced in response by the governments of many countries in the form of lockdowns and other restrictions, had a dramatic impact on the global economy and international trade.
First stage of tax reform – a step in the right direction
The former governing parties are considering passing the first stage of the originally planned tax reform in the National Council. Among other things, this includes a reduction in health insurance contributions of almost 900 million euros …
Realizing more prosperity through gold platinum mining
Austria’s economy is burdened with around 500 million euros per year due to the overfulfilment of EU regulations. This is in addition to over 100 million euros per year in public administration.