The current crisis of public finances highlights the importance of a careful design of taxes, and of an appropriate evaluation of tax reforms. The focus cannot be restricted to statutory tax parameters, but should extend to the design and incentives of the tax administration. Understanding...

Network industries have undergone a deep process of reform, including both changes in their vertical integration and in the possibilities of introducing competition at different stages. The characteristics of different sectors and the willingness of different countries to approach those changes...

The aim of this meeting is to discuss recent research in the area of transport economics. The meeting will focus on issues related to pricing, investment and competition. However, research papers in other areas of transport economics and infrastructure analysis are also welcome both from...