Press Releases

Press Release: Prof. Nadav Davidovitch appointed Chair of the Health Policy Program at the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel April 05, 2021

The Taub Center has announced today the appointment of Prof. Nadav Davidovitch to Chair of the Center's Health Policy Program. Prof. Nadav Davidovitch is an epidemiologist and…

In the Wake of COVID-19 – Important Questions for Israel in 2021 and Beyond March 10, 2021

Click here for the full study Taub Center researchers have mapped out challenges and opportunities expected in the coming years in the fields of macroeconomics, the labor…

Press Release: Excess Mortality and Life Expectancy in Israel in 2020 February 23, 2021

Under embargo until March 2 (Tuesday) at 6:00am Click here for the full research study While it is clear that the coronavirus pandemic has increased mortality in…

Press Release: Employment and Happiness Levels – The Impact of Employment on Levels of Happiness Among Israelis Ages 60-80 February 15, 2021

Embargo until Tuesday (February 16) at 6:00 AM The full publication in Hebrew is Available here Life expectancy in Israel is rising alongside increasing levels of good…

Press Release: State of the Nation 2020 December 23, 2020

Under embargo until 30.12 (Wednesday) at 6:00AM Click here for individual chapters. Prior to the coronavirus crisis, Israel’s economy was strong. However, the pandemic has had a drastic effect…