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Does the EU Commission suffer from optimism bias? (Part 2)
Agoranotes that our first responses to stimuli are often heuristic and superficial. This is System 1, or “Fast Thinking,” based on instincts and emotion. System 1 has evolved for survival and immediate..., then the subsequent revisions will likely be revised downwards over time. Figure 1 is a plot of five
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Greece agrees package of measures with IMF, eurozone to seal review
EconomyProgrammeas the pension cuts and reduction in the tax-free threshold yielding 1 percent of GDP each in 2019 and 2020... Minimum Income – GMI (12 million). Counter-measures The IMF’s TMU stresses that a package of growth... involve spending increases in 2019 and tax relief in 2020 to the tune of 1 percent of GDP each
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Newsletter 125 -30/06/2017
, Panos Kammenos over his contact with a convict connected to the Noor 1 drug smuggling case... of the Noor 1 cargo ship seized with around 2 tons of heroin on board in 2014 - had asked for protection... by 1 point since January Economic sentiment (ESI) improved slightly by 0.8 points in June after
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Newsletter 156 -23/03/2018
the growing cash buffer and 500 million euros will be used to reduce state arrears. Another 1 billion euros... the clearing of state arrears and electronic auctions. This disbursement is expected from May 1 onwards and the full 1 million euros will be destined for arrears clearance. Regarding the fourth review
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Tsipras pledges array of tax cuts, hopes for break on pensions
PoliticsGreek Politicsto implement next year the 1 percent of GDP reduction to pension spending but did not go as far as declaring..., particularly by boosting consumption. Fiscal Regarding next year’s pension cuts equivalent to 1 percent of GDP... to be implemented in 2020 with the aim of delivering extra revenue equivalent to 1 percent of GDP
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Newsletter 222 -04/10/2019
Thomas Cook for 1, 2 and 3 star hotels came to an average of 48 percent of overall turnover... that for every 1 euro of tourism revenue generated in Greece, another 2.50 euros is generated indirectly..., with substantial losses in turnover and bankruptcies expected, the HCH said. Hotels with 1 star were estimated
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EU's temporary framework for state aid in response to Covid-19 outbreak
Legalthe 2020 Temporary Framework 1. Direct Grant or Tax Advantages Under the Temporary Framework, the Member...) on the basis of the maturity of the loan (1 year, 2-3 years or 4-6 years), credit risk margins, ranging... for the coming 18 months for SMEs and for the coming 12 months for large enterprises. For loans
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The case for a general government balance sheet
Agoraof a government impacts future generations. Figure 1 shows the summary results of a preliminary general government balance sheet for Greece and the 19 countries of the euro area (Euro-19). Subsequent tables 1 and 2 illustrate balance sheet data in more detail. Figure 1 above captures for Greece and the Euro-19
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Newsletter 126 - 07/07/2017
Kammenos’s intervention in the Noor 1 drug smuggling case and comments made by Finance Ministry... a year and leading to a fall in the rate of unfinished work. Looking forward for the next 12 months... by 1.9 percentage points over the last 12 months The number of unemployed fell by 12,900 compared
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Greek tourism building strength but needs to diversify, PWC study finds
EconomyFeaturesthat for every 1 euro created by tourism activity, an additional 1.50 euros is indirectly generated... adds supply to the market without disrupting it. In total, around 96,000 beds or 12 percent... by 12 percentage points in 2012. Five star hotels show a disproportionately higher investment per bed
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