Beyond Bachar: Next Steps for Financial Reform

By Amit Goldwasser, Diana Zaks, Shahar Shlush

Posted 21/12/2007

This paper evaluates the progress made since the Bachar reforms—part of a series of policy interventions to ensure that Israel’s financial markets help fuel economic growth—were approved by the Knesset in July 2005.

Amit Goldwasser

As a fellow, Amit interned with MK Shai Hermesh. Goldwasser holds a B.A. in psychology and economics, from Haifa University. Currently, Goldwasser works at Shikun & Binui, Arison Group in infrastructure funding.

Diana Zaks

A two year fellow (2004-2005, 2006-2007), Diana interned with Knesset members Gilad Erdan of the Finance Committee and Dr. Yuri Stern, chairman of the Government Oversight Committee. During her second year as a fellow, she also interned at the Ministry...

Shahar Shlush

As a fellow, Shahar interned in the office of Knesset member Elhanan Glazer of the Finance Committee. His research examined the impact of Israel's VAT (value-added tax) on small and medium-sized businesses. Shlush holds a B.A. in economics and business...

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