06/2024 — Public Finances
ZEW Monthly // 2024
Rarely has a federal budget been subject to so much controversy as that for the coming year. Since the Federal Constitutional Court’s ruling in November 2023 on the federal government’s supplementary budget, public finances have been on everyone’s lips. Shadow budgets, special funds, and EU debt are fuelling the debate on proper and transparent budget management.
Against this backdrop, the June edition of our ZEW Monthly focuses on the topic of “Public Finances”. In collaboration with Deloitte, the ZEW team has developed a concept for target- and outcome-driven budget management, which has been acknowledged by the Federal Cabinet. Additionally, a ZEW study commissioned by the Foundation for Family Businesses shows that state regulation through market mechanisms increases acceptance and reduces costs.