The current global financial crisis has raised many questions regarding the benefits and dangers of a free global market. The Israel Democracy Institute views economic activity as an inseparable part of governance and democratic policy, and endeavors to contribute to economic discourse in Israel by sharing its studies, research findings, and recommendations in the fields of politics and economics with the nation's top decision makers.
IDI scholars study a wide range of topics within the realm of economic policy, providing cutting-edge research and policy solutions to Israel’s political leadership in the areas of structural reforms, social inequality, the relationship between the business sector and economic policy, and the challenges to sound environmental policy.
IDI also hosts the largest and most influential economic conference in Israel, the annual Caesarea Economic Policy Planning Forum.