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Retaining Third-country Graduates in Latvia
This policy brief presents key findings from recent research on the integration and employment opportunities of third-co…
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Between Progress and Pushback: Latvia and the Istanbul Convention
On 25 September 2025, the Latvian Parliament voted to begin the process of withdrawing Latvia from the Council of Europe…
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A Potential Broadening of the Excise Tax on Food Products High in Sugar and Salt: The Case of Latvia
Overweight and obesity are significant public health issues, contributing to various chronic diseases such as cardiovasc…
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Road Congestion Pricing with A Public Transport Cashback Mechanism
Traffic jams are a major problem in cities leading to wasted time, air pollution, reduced accessibility, and, in turn, l…
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Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
June 15, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) as it celebrates…
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Succession Dynamics in Latvian Family Firms
This policy brief examines the emergence, succession, and performance of first-generation family firms in Latvia, highli…
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Alcohol-Related Costs and Potential Gains from Prevention Measures in Latvia
Latvia has the highest per capita registered alcohol consumption rate among EU and OECD countries (OECD, 2024). In this…
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The Impact of Rising Gasoline Prices on Households in Sweden, Georgia, and Latvia – Is This Time Different?
Over the last two years, the world has experienced a global energy crisis, with surging oil, coal, and natural gas price…
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Employment and Envelope Wages During the Covid-19 Crisis in Latvia
The Covid-19 pandemic created one of the most substantial negative exogenous shocks in decades, forcing firms to rapidly…
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