In this report, we analyze the Finnish R&D tax incentive scheme of the years 2013 and 2014. Under the scheme, firms were eligible for double corporate tax deduction incentive on labor expenses incurred for undertaking R&D activities. Our report consists of a literature review, an empirical...

In the globalized world economy the crucial issue is locational competition - where internationally competitive firms invest and locate their high value-added production. The policy challenge is to enhance firms' capabilities to create firm-specific competitive advantages linked to certain...

Tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan suomalaisten yritysten kokemuksia ja tulevaisuuden liiketoimintanäkymiä Tšekissä, Slovakiassa, Unkarissa ja Sloveniassa (KIE4-maat). Tutkimuksessa arvioidaan ensin näiden maiden talouden tilaa ja kehityssuuntaa. Mailla on erilaisia kansantaloudellisia haasteita....

European Union and the United States have decided to start negotiations over a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Among other things, the agreement would include a reduction in trade and investment barriers as well as barriers against participation in public procurement projects. If...