INESS

INESS, the Institute of Economic and Social Studies, began its activities in January 2006. As an independent think tank, INESS monitors the functioning and financing of the public sector, evaluates the effects of legislative changes on the economy and society and comments on current economic and social issues.

Society

Let’s Not Be Intimidated by Private Schools but Take Them as Opportunity

BY Robert Chovanculiak AND INESS / March 21, 2022

In Slovakia, we need more alternatives, more private schools to help all children. Especially in a situation where we have 2.6% of children attending private primary schools.

Economy

Infusion of Young

BY Martin Vlachynsky AND INESS / March 18, 2022

For Slovakia, in particular, as the extremely strong generation of \"Husák\'s children\"* does not have a sufficient population replacement and will start to put a major strain on the health and pension systems in the coming decades.

Politics

CEE Governments on Russian Invasion in Ukraine

BY 4liberty.eu, New Economic School Georgia, Republikon Institute, F.A. Hayek Foundation, LFMI AND INESS / February 28, 2022

Keeping you updated on the stances of CEE governments on the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Economy

Competition Is Like Adidas Stripes, More Is Not Always Better

BY Robert Chovanculiak AND INESS / January 14, 2022

The European Commission is preparing a new regulation of internet companies called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). It is supposed to require or prohibit a number of activities from platforms, all under the slogan: \"more fair, competitive and innovative business on the internet\".

Economy

Will Efficiency Be Curse in EU?

BY Robert Chovanculiak AND INESS / January 14, 2022

Amazon is not only a large retailer, but also the creator of the digital marketplace. And on that marketplace, it allows other sellers to sell for a fee. And it also allows those who are interested to do something extra.

Economy, Publications

DMA Amendments: Targeted Online Advertising [PUBLICATION]

BY Robert Chovanculiak AND INESS / January 14, 2022

Last year, the European Commission came up with proposals to regulate digital services in the form of the Digital Markets Act, which has the potential to significantly change the way the internet works in the EU. We have, therefore, covered this topic more extensively and in more depth in two analyses.

Economy

Employee Price Known in Four Countries, Results Differ Significantly

BY INESS / January 10, 2022

The term “wage” and its size are very important in national discussions about labor markets, taxes, and insurance payments, but also as a part of international comparisons for investors deciding to build a factory or place investments in a specific country.

Society

Why Are Baths, Hospitals, Railways Being Washed Out in Slovakia

BY Martin Vlachynsky AND INESS / December 27, 2021

The famous Art Nouveau hotel Rónai, later Royal, later Slovan, is now a preserved ruin in the center of Slovak Piešťany. During socialism it was completely \"washed out\", like many other buildings that were either nationalized by socialism or built by socialism itself.

Economy

Now Is Best Time for Slovakia to Do Away with Semi-Gross Wage

BY Radovan Durana AND INESS / December 25, 2021

According to a representative survey commissioned by the economic think-tank INESS, very few Slovaks know what employer levies are paid today, or what their actual amount is.

Economy

Food Prices Will Be Decisive for Slovakia

BY Martin Vlachynsky AND INESS / December 23, 2021

Rising consumer prices have become an important issue both in the world and in Slovakia. Although with the current single-digit growth, consumers of the 1970s would have laughed us out, it is good that we are talking about this topic out loud. Perhaps it will help us avoid much bigger problems.