The main objective of this research project is to better understand the impact of climate policies, in particular environmental taxes, on unemployment and wages.

Whether and how to encourage saving for retirement? Tax relief? Or subsidies to voluntary savings? Which of the solutions can actually increase the well-being?

The objective of the project is to understand the risks, uncertainties and co-effects related to different climate change mitigation pathways as well as public acceptance (or lack thereof) of low-carbon technology options.

The aim of the project is to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of support for young people implemented under I Priority Axis of the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development (KED). The project will base on quantitative surveys of support participants and qualitative interviews’ of support coordinators.

The objective is to analyze the determinants of wage disparities between men and women in different age groups and from the firm-level perspective.

During the project IBS together with partner organisations from Australia, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India and South Africa will develop transition pathways and policy packages for coal sector transformation.