Tax and benefit systems in the enlarged EU vary significantly in size and structure. We examine how taxes and benefits … shape income distributions in 19 EU countries, focusing on the differences between Western European countries (EU15) and …

As unemployment rises across the European Union (EU) it is important to understand the extent to which the incomes of … of this increase in unemployment. This paper uses the EU tax-benefit model EUROMOD to explore these issues, comparing … effects in five EU countries. It provides evidence on the differing degrees of resilience of the household incomes of the …

for highly skilled migrants vis-à-vis lowskill migrants. Based on micro-data for 11 EU countries, a discrete choice model …

the question of whether policies in the EU should head towards autonomy, coordination or harmonization. Taking the path … currency in the EU as a result of deep harmonization in the monetary policy area is an unambiguous precedent with many … free ride and strengthen joint responsibility for the fiscal development of public finances in the EU. In addition to the …