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.
Pensions: Itinera's little red book
Belgium is not prepared for ageing. There is no need to panic, however, appropriate immediate action is essential. The red book about pensions evaluates the situation and the evolution of the pensions, and recommends a plan to maintain our pension scheme.
The 10 commandments for a succesful Industrial Policy in Belgium
Since we only think about it in times of crisis, Belgium fails in terms of industrial policy. We urgently need to determine the conditions for government support. The Itinera Institute established the 10 commandments for a succesful industrial policy.
The Great Paradox of future capitalism
Marc De Vos warns about the long run consequences of the anti-crisis policy on the economy and the economic growth. The real economy, more than the financial economy, risks to be drawn again in the afterpain of the Great Recession. The crisis is more important than the crisis self.
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Obesity, at what price?
In the United States, one out of three adults is obese (BMI>30) and another third of the adult population is overweight (BMI>25). In Belgium, almost half of the adult population is either overweight or obese, compared to one out of five children.
How to break network monopolies in the energy sector?
The agreement on the three oldest atomic power stations between the nuclear electricity sector and the government risks shutting down the electricity market for a long time. If we want to give competition a chance in this key sector we need a completely new strategy.
Fiscal climate advantages in Belgium: only for high incomes
Improvisation is central in the Belgium climate policy. Popular measures like subsidies for efficient investments and CO2 bonuses for economical cars are coupled with big advantages, mainly for high income people.