Experts Urge Bold Structural Reforms to Sustain Israel’s Economic Growth and Living Standards
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By ד"ר מיכאל שראל, לשעבר הכלכלן הראשי במשרד האוצר, ד"ר לב דרוקר, ד"ר מיכאל שראל, לשעבר הכלכלן הראשי במשרד האוצר, ד"ר לב דרוקר
First reported by Mako · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
Former Treasury economists warn Israel faces a gradual slowdown in living standards growth without urgent structural reforms. They propose 25 reforms across education, labor, taxation, competition, and governance to boost GDP per capita by over 50% in 33 years. The reforms aim to address demographic, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges and require political courage to implement.
- 01Israel’s economic growth risks slowing without critical structural reforms.
- 0225 reforms across education, labor, taxation, competition, and governance are proposed.
- 03Reforms could increase GDP per capita by 56% within 33 years.
- 04Key measures include education funding tied to core skills and labor market flexibility.
- 05Governance reforms suggest reducing ministries and enhancing fiscal transparency.
- 06Reforms face political and social challenges but are vital for long-term prosperity.
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