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ABOUT 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.
On the Eve of Slovak Parliamentary Elections
Politics
On the Eve of Slovak Parliamentary Elections
BY Diana Kralova AND INESS / February 26, 2020
With the parliamentary elections approaching, Slovakia is facing an unprecedented situation of uncertainty. The elections are held after four challenging years, marked by the murder of the journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, and number of subsequent anti-government protests.
Who Is the Leader in Minimum Wage?
Economy
Who Is the Leader in Minimum Wage?
BY INESS / February 18, 2020
The current Vice-President of the European Commission Mr. Timmermans openly says that a minimum wage of 60% of the median wage should be paid in the EU. In addition, the European Commission launched consultations with trade unions and employers on EU minimum wage rules in January.
Who Will Drive Slovak Drug Ferrari?
Society
Who Will Drive Slovak Drug Ferrari?
BY Martin Vlachynsky AND INESS / December 20, 2019
Slovak public has recently experienced number of front-page stories about patients, who were refused payment for innovative highly expensive drugs by health insurance companies. Stories, which attracted a lot of emotions and stirred the public and which are vanguard of much bigger future troubles in public healthcare.
How Much Do Employees Really Cost in Slovakia?
Economy
How Much Do Employees Really Cost in Slovakia?
BY INESS / November 6, 2019
Wage debates are always heated, no matter if it is an employee asking their boss for a rise, or union negotiations. Anyway, in the past year or two, the wage question became one of the leading topics of public debate in Slovakia.
Minimum Wage in Slovakia Going Wild
Economy
Minimum Wage in Slovakia Going Wild
BY Robert Chovanculiak AND INESS / September 18, 2019
In Slovakia, the minimum wage has become a political evergreen of every autumn. However, its growth has been rapidly increasing in recent years. Moreover, the former Slovak prime minister has proposed a new law, which will set the minimum wage at 60% of an average wage of the previous year.
Brexit: Is There a British Strategy?
Politics
Brexit: Is There a British Strategy?
BY INESS / September 6, 2019
INESS organized an interesting public lecture during summer season. On August 6, 2019, Dr. Sean Gabb delivered a speech on Brexit and British strategy in Bratislava. Below you can read the outline of the lecture, accompanied by the video.