Author: Kaloyan Staykov They say that violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. This phrase seems like a very accurate analogy to the moratorium imposed on the financing of new drugs and new medical activities by the National Health Insurance Fund in 2018. The reason for the restrictions is the inability of the authorities to limit the steep increase in health insurance costs in …
More »The moratorium on timber exports – an unprecedented state intervention
The ban on the export of unprocessed timber has provoked a lot of reactions, mainly because of the very initiative taken by the government. The ruling coalition, which has become known for its spontaneous decisions attacking specific problems under the guise of the term “reform”, has once again pitted business against society. The particular populism seen in …
More »Guest article: The myth “Bulgaria will get better when politicians start listening to the People”. Part two: What happens when politicians actually listen to the “People”:
The first part examined the incentives driving the behavior of politicians and the "People" and at the same time questioned the idea that the "People" is a homogeneous body that thinks and acts alike. The second part will focus on several policies that have been on the agenda in recent years and were imposed with the argument that ...
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EKIP– Expert Club for Economics and Politics A Different Opinion