Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies
Economic think tank
The Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies (JIMS) is an independent, nonprofit economic policy think tank whose mission is to promote social progress in Israel through economic freedom and individual liberty. It advocates for free market reforms.
JIMS, founded in 2003, publishes economic policy papers and editorials, runs educational projects, and administers a national public opinion survey called the Israel Panel Study of Opinion Dynamics (IPSOD). It was cofounded by Corinne and Robert Sauer.
It is mostly funded by donations from individuals and grants from foundations in the United States.
Research
JIMS houses three research centers, the Center for Data Analysis (CDA), the Center for Public Policy (CPP), and the Center for the Study of Judaism and Economics (CSJE).
CDA calculates Israel Tax Freedom Day each year, publishes Israel's entry in the Economic Freedom of the World index, and administers the Israel Panel Study of Opinion Dynamics.
CPP disseminates position papers to Israel's lawmakers and the general public on economic issues currently being debated in the Knesset. CPP's position papers are regularly cited in Knesset deliberations.
CSJE is devoted to exploring the connection between Judaism and economic theory and policy.
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