We document the effects of social welfare and health programs and their relation to the labor market.
Mange kommuner og regioner oplever allerede i dag betydelige udfordringer med at rekruttere velfærdsuddannede. Med en aldrende arbejdsstyrke, faldende optag på flere uddannelser og en voksende ældrebefolkning er der ikke udsigt til, at presset bliver mindre i de kommende år. … Read more
Kønsforskelle i lønninger er fortsat et centralt tema i debatten om ligestilling på arbejdsmarkedet. I denne analyse undersøger vi lønforskellene mellem kvindelige og mandlige ledere i den private sektor blandt Ledernes medlemmer. Analysen fokuserer på ledere på både mellem- og … Read more
Musik er en vigtig del af de fleste menneskers liv. Det begejstrer os i livets store øjeblikke, og det hjælper os, når vi er nede. Og det forener mennesker på tværs af kulturer, sprog og tid. Musik er også en … Read more
Evaluering af Grønlands obligatoriske pensionsordning HBS Economics har i samarbejde med BDO Advisory gennemført en evaluering af den obligatoriske pensionsordning (OP) i Grønland. Ordningen blev indført i 2018 for at styrke den offentlige økonomi og sikre, at fremtidens pensionister har … Read more
Since the winter of 2020, the spread of covid-19 has affected economic activity in the Nordic region. All the Nordic countries introduced fiscal policy measures to counteract the economic downturn and the negative effects the lockdown has on economic output … Read more
During the period 2017-2021, Glad Fonden (a Danish social enterprise) has developed and tested a new education where young people with cognitive disabilities acquire vocational skills, become more independent and obtain a closer attachment to the labour market. In Danish, … Read more
In Denmark, young people with special needs can complete a specialized education, the so-called Specially Organized Youth Education (in Danish, Særligt tilrettelagt Ungdomsuddannelse or just STU). The purpose of the STU is to prepare young people for their adult lives … Read more
ADHD has significant negative consequences for the individuals affected as well as their families. However, training parents to understand and manage ADHD has been shown to reduce the negative effects. However, ongoing parental education is associated with significant costs. One … Read more
This report highlights the direct spending of the state on various models of providing medication free of charge for people with schizophrenia. On 1 January 2008, the current scheme came into force where, for the first two years after diagnosis, … Read more
In this report, an analysis has been carried out on the economic effects of reducing the electricity tax. The analysis examines the economic effects of respectively reducing the electricity tax to the EU’s minimum rate of 0.4 øre/kWh (abolishment) and … Read more