Make Israel’s Roads safe: Using Blinker Reduce Accidents up to 40%

Israel's roads are not the best; the dominant driving style can rather be described as aggressive, and using turn signals (blinker, indicator) is practically unknown. No wonder that Israel has one of the highest accident and fatality rates in the OECD. Several international studies prove that consistent law enforcement is needed. And that starts with … Continue reading Make Israel’s Roads safe: Using Blinker Reduce Accidents up to 40% →

Dairy Dynamics in Israel: An In-Depth Analysis

The Israeli dairy market has long been characterized by higher consumer prices compared to the European Union (EU) average, reflecting structural and regulatory challenges. Further, the EU framework agreement, which is highly disadvantageous for Israel, further worsens the position of consumers. This agreement solidifies the oligopolistic structures in Israel and results in massive annual trade … Continue reading Dairy Dynamics in Israel: An In-Depth Analysis →

Costs of Living in Israel (2020-2025) compared to OECD

Food prices in Israel are 52% above the OECD average (2024), the second-highest after South Korea. Israel's GDP per capita in PPP terms is about 14% below the OECD average (2024). Israel's cost of living has long been among the highest in the Middle East and comparable to many Western European countries, driven by factors … Continue reading Costs of Living in Israel (2020-2025) compared to OECD →

OECD Report on Talent Attractiveness (2025). Israel performs desastrously

The OECD's Indicators of Talent Attractiveness (ITA) second edition, published in April 2025, updates the 2019 benchmarks using data up to 2023. The report of the OECD assesses 38 OECD countries across three main migrant profiles: highly skilled workers (with advanced degrees), entrepreneurs, and international students, plus a new category for start-up founders. The rankings … Continue reading OECD Report on Talent Attractiveness (2025). Israel performs desastrously →

Macroeconomic data: Israel compared to OECD

Due to the continued strength of the Shekel against the US dollar and the Euro, it is interesting to draw some macroeconomic comparisons between Israel and the OECD average. The most recently available data (June 2025) for inflation, unemployment, and gross domestic product growth were used. Spoiler alert: Israel performs as a mini-state, caught in … Continue reading Macroeconomic data: Israel compared to OECD →

Powerhouse Israel: Strongest Economic Growth of all OECD States (D/E)

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Israel reports the highest economic growth in the OECD for the second quarter with a relatively moderate inflation rate of around 4.6%, as reported by Israel's 'Central Bureau of Statistics'. Specifically, Israel's economy grew 6.8% on an annual basis. The main reason is the return to normality in terms of tourism and thus large areas … Continue reading Powerhouse Israel: Strongest Economic Growth of all OECD States (D/E) →