IREES

About the Institute for Research of Economic Strategies (IRES)

In today’s world, technology, geopolitics, financial systems, and human capital are reshaping economies at a pace never seen before. Leaders and decision-makers in both the public and private sectors must navigate a reality that is complex, dynamic, and filled with uncertainty. Meeting this challenge requires forward-looking strategic thinking – not only reacting to change but anticipating it and designing proactive solutions.

IRES is a new research institute at the Peres Academic Center, established as an independent and innovative think tank dedicated to producing insights, forecasts, and strategic solutions on economic issues with a direct impact on the future of Israel’s economy and its role in the global arena. The institute bridges rigorous academic research with real-world applications, through the publishing of position papers and in-depth research studies, and driving professional initiatives, meetings and conferences. Through these activities, it aims to support decision-makers in developing effective, adaptable, and data-driven strategies. Students of the Peres Academic Center will be actively involved, connecting academic learning with practical research.

Head of Institute

Prof. Leo Leiderman

Institute Director

Tamar Shapira

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Institute Activities

Research and Position Papers

Including on current economic and managerial Issues

Conferences and Events

including roundtables, lectures and podcasts

Ideas and Initiatives

in eras that will shape Israel’s economic future

Unique Collaborations

with business and public sectors and academia

Key Areas of Focus

At its launch, the IRES institute will focus on several pressing themes: strategies for Israel’s post-war economic recovery and resilience; strengthening business continuity in the face of global trade wars and disruptions in global supply chains; leveraging Israel’s comparative advantage at the intersection of deep-tech innovation and security needs; enhancing the durability of small and medium-sized enterprises and deepening the economy’s potential for reaching the benefits from the overall AI and technological revolution.