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The primary objective of the EU's Carbon Border Mechanism is to prevent carbon leakage, i.e. the transfer of production to countries with less stringent climate regulations. Currently, the mechanism only covers direct emissions for iron, steel and aluminium, but
The project investigates the growth opportunities of the Finnish biotechnology industry and provides important information about the high-tech industry that lies between the more well-known industries, which can produce important solutions for many other industries. The project generates new
The EU's carbon border mechanism has been in use since October 1, 2023. Importers of imported products are obliged to report information on the emission content of the products covered by the mechanism, both in terms of direct and
The goal of this project is to assess the economic significance of whether it is possible to meet the workforce needs of the technology industry sector. An estimate of the structure and amount of skilled workers needed in the
This project examines public-sector wage formation in different European countries. Wage formation in the public sector is an important theme in all European countries because earnings development in the public sector directly affects the financial position of the public
This research project compares the magnitudes of the harm caused to the economy by different tax forms. Based on the results of the project, recommendations are offered towards a more efficient tax system that is less harmful to economic
This project focuses on the behavioral effects of inheritance, estate and gift taxes, based on economic literature. It also provides an overview of inheritance, estate and gift tax practices in other countries, as well as the reasons that led
5G and 6G technologies are not only essential for promoting Europe's digital transformation, but are also linked to economic growth, strategic autonomy and security. The rapidly evolving geopolitical and technological landscape is reshaping the global mobile industry. The research
The project widens the impact assessments of taxation to the tax system. The clearest lack of knowledge is the empirical literature's focus on the short-term effects of marginal taxes (forgetting the longer-term, broader effects. With the help of research,
The project examines the effects of the green transition on the labor market and the ability of companies to operate. First, we will examine how the Finnish labor market has adapted to the green transition, and how easily people
This project analyzes the food industry and its operating environment, as well as the future of work in the food industry. The aim of the project is to create an understanding of the current state and recent developments in
This research project analyzes the activities and extent of compliance with the data regulation in Finland. The project utilizes registry data from Statistics Finland. The scope of companies' business activities is measured by turnover, value added, and the value
