Tag Archives: modelling
LE Europe HE Fees and Funding Options in Ireland
| Client: | EC DG REFORM | |
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| Published: | May, 2022 |
London Economics’ sister company, LE Europe, as part of the AARC Consortium (incorporating AARC, LE Europe and Indecon) were commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) to provide an analysis of the sustainability of higher education (HE) and further education and training (FET) in Ireland. The project’s general objective was […]
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GNSS Market Report Issue 6 – October 2019
| Client: | European GNSS Agency | |
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| Published: | October, 2019 |
The GNSS market report is a comprehensive source of knowledge and information on the dynamic, global GNSS market. The report is published every two years, with the latest edition released in 2019. The report provides comprehensive, in-depth analysis of global trends, and the latest developments in terms of shipments, revenues and the installed base of […]
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The Cost of Non-Europe: the Untapped Potential of the European Single Market
| Client: | European Commision – Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA) | |
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| Published: | October, 2013 |
While the growth-creating potential of the Single Market has long been recognised, evidence on the remaining untapped potential of the Single Market (where such potential lies, how much additional growth it could deliver, and which policy measures would help unlock it) was largely missing. London Economics, in association with PwC, were commissioned by the European […]
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Levelling the Playing Field in the Single Market
| Client: | European Parliament | |
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| Published: | June, 2013 |
The study for the European Parliament shows that the size of the shadow economy in the EU in 2012 is estimated at approximately EUR 2.35 trillion. The shadow economy represents a threat to the Single Market, leads to substantial budgetary difficulties, puts considerable pressure on legitimate businesses, and in long run, limits the potential growth […]
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Socio-economic Impacts – Evaluation of Norwegian Space Programs (with PwC)
| Client: | Ministry of Trade and Industry (Norway) | |
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| Published: | July, 2012 |
An independent socio-economic impact assessment of Norway’s participation in the European Space Agency (ESA) and National Support Funds. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) was employed based on EC impact assessment guidelines, established economic principles and international best practice (e.g. UK government HM Treasury’s Green Book). Quantified additive benefits comprise wages/salaries (income tax, value added tax, retailer sales […]
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The Impact of State Guarantees on Banks’ Debt Issuing Costs, Lending and Funding Policy
| Client: | N/A | |
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| Published: | February, 2012 |
This study investigates the effectiveness of state guarantee schemes and ad hoc guarantees given to banks over 2008-10. The study analyses the market value of state guarantees as reflected in the costs banks faced in raising funds on wholesale financial markets and whether state guarantees influenced the funding and (ultimately) lending behaviour of banks. The […]
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McDonald’s Economic Footprint in Europe
| Client: | McDonalds | |
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| Published: | November, 2011 |
This report examines McDonald’s economic footprint in Europe in terms of contribution to GDP growth, raw material sourcing, job creation and business opportunities via its franchising model. The analysis shows that McDonald’s continued to grow throughout the recession of 2007-09 and its growth has consistently exceeded EU GDP growth as well as the growth of […]
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Study on the Costs and Benefits of Different Policy Options for Mortgage Credit
| Client: | N/A | |
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| Published: | March, 2011 |
The costs and benefits of potential changes in the following four mortgage policy areas are considered in the study, which was published by the European Commission on 31 March 2011: pre-contractual information, the definition of the annual percentage rate of charge, early repayment and responsible lending and borrowing. The approach to assessing the costs and […]
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Study Analysing Possible Changes in the Minimum Rates and Structures of Excise Duties on Alcoholic Beverages
| Client: | EC DG Taxation and Customs Union | |
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| Published: | May, 2010 |
This report for EC DG Taxation and Customs Union considers the arguments and evidence, for and against changes to the existing minimum duty rates for alcoholic beverages that apply across all EU Member States. The overarching objective of the study is to examine whether the current structures of alcohol taxation and the minimum rates laid […]