Prof. Itai Ater

Research

The Economic Implications of the Coalition’s Legislative Initiatives

Written By: Prof. Itai Ater, Dr. Tzachi Raz, Dr. Yannay Spitzer

This paper seeks to elucidate the economic consequences of the judicial overhaul. It approaches the topic through the lens of the new institutional literature in economics, which has extensively addressed the link between democratic institutions and the economy in recent decades.

Press Release

The High Cost of Living in Israel

Written By: Daphna Aviram-Nitzan, Prof. Itai Ater, Nadav Porat Hirsh

40% of Israelis aged 25–44 cited the high cost of living as the issue that concerns them most. 80% of them have had to give up one or more item of expenditure, particularly leisure activities and vacation in Israel and abroad, and about 30% have refrained from buying basic items, food, or cars.

Article

Checks and Balances, Public Corruption, and Economic Development

Written By: Prof. Itai Ater, Dr. Tzachi Raz

Increased corruption and damage to Israel's economy - four simple figures with important lessons for Israel’s judicial overhaul