Reports
In our reports we respond to specific, concrete questions based on thorough research. All our research concludes with recommendations to government, enterprises, civil society and individuals.
Happiness and politics: a plea for bright thinking
Saying that the height of the GDP is our best standard for well-being, is just as twisted reasoned as saying that the Gross National Happiness is our best standard, argues Frank Vandenbroucke in a reaction to the discussion essay by Marc De Vos on happiness and politics.
VAT reduction for the catering industry: who benefits?
Laurent Hanseeuw and Jean Hindriks analyze the effects of a VAT reduction for the catering industry, introduced in Belgium in 2010. First, they review the economic fundamentals pleading for such a favorable rate.
VAT reduction for the catering industry: who benefits?
Laurent Hanseeuw and Jean Hindriks analyze the effects of a VAT reduction for the catering industry, introduced in Belgium in 2010.
The 2012 budgetary control is not the end, just the beginning
Also between 2013 and 2015 the budgetary measures of the government agreement will not come up to the mark.
The euro crisis : everything you always wanted to know, but never dared to ask
Etienne de Callataÿ explains the economic fundamentals which lie at the basis of the euro crisis. He then details the consequences this crisis could have and possible solutions we could reach.
