About the Institute for research on entrepreneurial and economic strategies (IREES):

Today’s decision-makers in Israel and across the globe operate in a rapidly evolving technological, geopolitical, and financial landscape. The global economy is being reconfigured by the interplay of entrepreneurship, technological transformation, innovation, and far-reaching strategic choices. In Israel, these shifts are especially significant in light of the national imperative to rebuild and strengthen the economy in the aftermath of the war. Businesses face the challenge of restructuring, supporting regional recovery, and adjusting to new economic realities, making strategic and innovative thinking not just valuable, but essential.

Making sense of this environment requires bridging two interconnected levels of analysis: micro-level entrepreneurial activity and macroeconomic forces that shape markets, labor dynamics, and the financial system. Entrepreneurship is a key engine of innovation and growth, yet it is inherently embedded in its broader context. Its success depends on public policy, regulatory conditions, and the quality of human and physical capital. Conversely, economic strategy cannot be fully understood without examining how innovation and business activity translate into tangible economic change. It is this interaction between entrepreneurship and macroeconomic strategy that enables economies to recover from shocks, enhance resilience, and sustain long-term competitive advantage.