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Thanks to @IMFNews, @FinanceIsrael, and Bank of Israel for joining us for a briefing on the economic atmosphere in Israel!pic.twitter.com/6106Svp2R5

"For the lowest quintile, ~66% of their income is needed to purchase a healthy food basket; yet they only spend ~42%" -Prof. Weiss @IMFNewspic.twitter.com/PxsTL0mZoU

In the past 12 years more Israelis have become teachers. Coincides with implementation of committee recommendations http://taubcenter.org.il/the-dovrat-committee/ …pic.twitter.com/j1NnYp2BLQ

2016 was an unusual year for Israel’s #economy. Learn more about the macroeconomic picture in #Israel this past year http://taubcenter.org.il/an-out-of-the-ordinary-year-looking-back-on-2016/ …pic.twitter.com/yhpaIvL3zy

Why do men in Israel earn more than women? Field of study matters: women tend to work in occupations that earn less http://taubcenter.org.il/gender-differences-in-the-labor-market-wages-and-employment-polarization-2/ …pic.twitter.com/zXqJ4LpKh7

Executive Director Avi Weiss & TC researchers present new research at the Prime Minister's Office on education, employment & economic growthpic.twitter.com/6myMnoOXbP

The TC was pleased to host @BeytenuEnglish for a workshop presenting research from our newest publication on key social and economic issuespic.twitter.com/qP59eVrKFI

Two key factors contribute to Israel’s gender wage gap: Men work more hours than women; different jobs are pursued http://taubcenter.org.il/gender-differences-in-the-labor-market-wages-and-employment-polarization-2/ …pic.twitter.com/CHfscTIhc9

Inequality & poverty remain very high, yet social welfare hasn't been at center of Israeli govt agenda in past 2 yrs http://taubcenter.org.il/developments-in-social-welfare/ …pic.twitter.com/lOEI4PN2PR

Israel's Education System: # of pupils & budget have grown, teachers have new pay agreements & achievement has risen http://taubcenter.org.il/developments-in-the-education-system-over-the-past-decade/ …pic.twitter.com/GGjhBTghhJ

Israelis spend more out-of-pocket on healthcare than before & the burden decreases as household income increases http://taubcenter.org.il/the-singer-series-state-of-the-nation-report-2016/private-expenditure-on-healthcare-in-israel …pic.twitter.com/Y7EuSKBSqi

The share of Israelis in poverty hasn't changed much but more of the poor are from the Haredi & Arab Israeli sectors http://taubcenter.org.il/poverty-and-inequality-in-israel-trends-and-decompositions/ …pic.twitter.com/i6XKqb3sla

Patients in the periphery wait longer for elective surgery than in the Center: 122 days in the South v. 61-72 days in big cities @KnessetILpic.twitter.com/07xGqRYn7X

Who’s still at the office? Israelis work more hours than their OECD peers. Learn more: http://taubcenter.org.il/factors-widening-productivity-gaps-israel-oecd-countries-multi-year-study/ …pic.twitter.com/aX73573HuE

Poor Israeli families need to spend 65% of their income on a healthy food basket compared w/ 7% for wealthy families http://taubcenter.org.il/a-healthy-food-basket-in-israel/ …pic.twitter.com/ChkI0a8Zjt

There was a considerable increase in services outsourced by Israel’s Ministry of Labor & Social Welfare since 2000 http://taubcenter.org.il/the-outsourcing-of-welfare-services-trends-and-changes/ …pic.twitter.com/KcXUIy6bDD