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State of the Nation Report – Society, Economy and Policy 2010

Dan Ben-David — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:40:04 +0000

The Taub Center’s State of the Nation Report discusses the connection between society, the economy and policy in Israel. Too often, public discourse and policy making are driven by preconceptions and gut feelings rather than facts. The purpose of this report is to provide an extensive factual, professional and impartial foundation to be used by the public and by policy leaders to understand where we were, where we are, where trends are leading us, what they mean, and how policy can change the reality even when it feels like force majeure.

Table of contents:

Foreword, Dan Ben-David
A Macro Perspective, Eran Yashiv
Public Spending in Israel over the Long Run, Dan Ben-David
Income Inequality in Israel, Ayal Kimhi
Working and Poor, Haya Stier
Welfare and Employment Among Single Mothers – Israel from a Comparative Perspective, Haya Stier
Developments in Israel’s Education System, Nachum Blass
Education Reform and Narrowing Educational Gaps in Israel, Yossi Shavit and Vicki Bronstein
The Demographic Cost – Birth Rates and Achievement on International Tests, Yariv Feniger and Yossi Shavit
School Discipline and Scholastic Achievement in Israel, Yossi Shavit and Carmel Blank
Israel’s Educational Achievements – Updated International Comparisons, Dan Ben-David
Israel’s Healthcare System, Dov Chernichovsky
The 2010 Social Survey, Dalit Nachshon-Sharon and Nachum Blass

State of the Nation Report – Society, Economy and Policy 2009

Dan Ben-David — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:43:28 +0000

The Taub Center’s State of the Nation Report discusses the connection between society, the economy and policy in Israel. Too often, public discourse and policy making are driven by preconceptions and gut feelings than facts. The purpose of this report is to provide an extensive factual, professional and impartial foundation to be used by the public and its leaders to understand where we were, where we are, where trends are leading us, what they mean, and how policy can change the reality even when it feels like force majeure.

Table of Contents:

A Macro Perspective of Israel’s Society and Economy, Dan Ben-David
Public Expenditures – A Look at Israel’s National Priorities, Dan Ben-David
Israel’s Education System – An International Perspective and Recommendations for Reform, Dan Ben-David
Israel’s Education System – A Domestic Perspective, Nachum Blass
Israel’s Labor Market – Today, in the Past and in Comparison to the West, Dan Ben-David
The Social Security System, John Gal
Personal Social Services, John Gal
The Healthcare System, Dov Chernichovksy
The 2009 Social Survey, Nachum Blass and Dalit Nachshon-Sharon

ISRAEL: Social-Economic Review 2008

Taub Center Experts — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:16:10 +0000

The annual Social-Economic Review shows trends and developments in Israeli society through 40 graphs and charts. These provide an excellent snap shot of societal well-being. Included are some international comparisons as well as figures that highlight changes over time in Israel.
This is a joint publication with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.[/lang_en]

Israel’s Social Services 2008

Tuvia Horev — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:09:14 +0000

This report was edited by Tuvia Horev and Yaakov Kop. It is an abridged version of the full report that appears in Hebrew. The report includes the following:

Introduction by the new Executive Director, Professor Dan Ben-David
Summary of Findings
Government Expenditure on Social Services
The 2008 Social Survey

With the participation of: Roni Barzuri, Gabi Bennun, Joel Blankett, Nachum Blass, Yulia Cogan, John Gal, Joseph Katan, Marina Kunin, Dalit Nachshon-Sharon

ISRAEL: Fast Facts for the Busy Reader 2008

Taub Center Experts — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:38:00 +0000

This is the Taub Center’s handy pamphlet with all the important social and economic statistics about Israeli society.
A joint publication with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.

ISRAEL: Social-Economic Review 2007

Taub Center Experts — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:33:06 +0000

This annual review shows trends and developments in Israeli society through 40 graphs and charts. These can be viewed as a snapshot of Israeli society’s well-being. Included are some international comparisons as well as changes over time within Israeli society.
This is a joint publication with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.

Israel’s Social Services 2007

Yaakov Kop — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:32:32 +0000

Table of Contents:

Summary of Findings
Government Expenditure on Social Services
Social Services and Their Development: the Education System; the Health Care System; Personal Social Services; the Social Security System; Employment and Wages
The 2007 Social Survey

Contributors: Roni Barzuri, Joel Blankett, Nachum Blass, Dov Chernichovsky, Yulia Cogan, John Gal, Miriam Greenstein, Tuvia Horev, Joseph Katan, Marina Kunin, Yaacov Lifshitz, Dalit Nachshon-Sharon

ISRAEL: Fast Facts for the Busy Reader 2007

Taub Center Experts — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:08:44 +0000

This updated and newly revised Fast Facts for the Busy Reader has all the handy information on Israel’s demographic and social make-up that you need to be informed.
This is a joint publication with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.

Israel’s Social Services 2006

Yaakov Kop — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:16:44 +0000

Table of Contents:

Summary of Findings
The Share of Public Expenditure in GDP
Government Expenditure on Social Services
Social Services and Their Development: The Education System; Health Care Services; Personal Social Services; The Social Security System
The 2006 Social Survey

With the participation of: Roni Barzuri, Joel Blankett, Nachum Blass, Yulia Cogan, Leon Epstein, John Gal, Joseph Katan, Marina Kunin, Yaacov Lifshitz, Dalit Nachshon-Sharon, Zvi Sussman (z”l)

ISRAEL: Social-Economic Review 2006

Taub Center Experts — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:47:04 +0000

The Social Economic Review 2006 presents an updated picture of Israeli society and indicators of social well-being through graphs and charts. International comparisons as well as comparisons over time are also presented.
This is a joint publication with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.