Macro Center for Political Economics

What Macro Center for Political Economics does

Macro Center for Political Economics (מרכז מאקרו לכלכלה מדינית) is an independent Israeli non-profit association (עמותה) founded in 2006, headquartered in Tel Aviv, that conducts economic and social research on Israeli public-policy issues. The organization was established after eleven years of prior research at the Israeli Institute for Economic and Social Research and is led by CEO Dr. Robi Natanzon. Its core deliverables are policy publications, conferences and seminars, the Israeli-European Policy Network (IEPN) operated jointly with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and a portfolio of research projects covering vocational training, youth, climate impacts on labor, business sustainability, foreign workers, and the West Bank settlements (the latter via a unique 2006-2011 database). The organization also co-runs the Good Work Index for Israel with the Histadrut and the Migdalim think tank, and an international Leaders at Work study program with the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo.

The center serves three primary constituencies: Israeli government and public institutions (ministries, the National Insurance Institute), labor organizations (notably the Histadrut and the Manufacturers Association of Israel), and academic and research institutions (including INSS and Israeli universities). Business-model mechanics are not publicly disclosed; revenue is not reported in the source data. Operating economics are inferred to be project-based, supported by foundation grants (FES, Hans Böckler Foundation, National Insurance Institute research fund), government contracts, and co-funded joint programs with academic partners. There is no commercial product line, no paid pricing model, and no scaling capital structure; the entity functions as a grant- and contract-funded policy-research body rather than a revenue-generating business.

Underlying technology is conventional rather than proprietary: the organization's platform consists of research publications, a curated research database (Encyclopedia of Settlements), an annual conference program, and a policy-researcher network (IEPN). Distribution is via direct publication on the macro.org.il website, academic and institutional networks, media appearances (including radio interviews by the CEO), and partner events. The entity operates exclusively within Israel with secondary engagement in Israel-European policy through the IEPN, and maintains only a Facebook social presence among major platforms.

Name

Macro Center for Political Economics

Legal name

Macro Center for Political Economics (מרכז מאקרו לכלכלה מדינית)

Website

https://macro.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Macro Center for Political Economics is an independent Israeli non-profit think tank founded in 2006, conducting economic and social policy research and serving Israeli government ministries, the Histadrut labor federation, and academic institutions via publications, conferences, and the IEPN policy network.

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Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Political Organizations (81394)

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Economic & Macroeconomic Research

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

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Education Policy Research Institutes & Think Tanks

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Policy, Research & Think Tanks

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Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Trade & Economic Development

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Labor economics analysis
• Social welfare policy
• Vocational training research
• EU-Israel relations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Macro Center for Political Economics is an independent Israeli non-profit research organization that produces and disseminates economic and social policy research on issues facing the Israeli public agenda, including labor economics, vocational training, EU-Israel relations, climate change impacts on employment, social welfare, and settlements. Its offerings comprise research publications, recurring conferences and policy forums, the Israeli-European Policy Network (IEPN) co-run with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the unique Encyclopedia of Settlements database, and the Good Work Index measuring quality of work in Israel.

Product overview

Macro Center for Political Economics is an independent non-profit research organization established in 2006, specializing in economic and social analysis of contemporary and future public policy issues. The organization offers a portfolio of research products including publications covering labor economics, climate change impacts, social welfare, international policy, and settlements; IEPN (Israeli-European Policy Network) a bilateral policy network with Friedrich Ebert Foundation; the Encyclopedia of Settlements as a unique database; and various research projects on topics including vocational training, youth studies, business sustainability, and quality work measurement (Good Work Index). The center combines academic research with economic efficiency to provide reliable information, evidence-based opinions, forecasts, and systematic analyses in real time.

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Products and services

• Publications (פרסומים) Research publications covering labor economics, climate change effects on employment, vocational training, youth studies, social welfare policy, international relations, and settlements. Aimed at government, labor, academic, and general policy audiences in Israel.
• Events and Conferences (אירועים) Conferences, seminars, and annual meetings on economic and social policy topics including labor relations, climate and labor, and EU-Israel relations. Aimed at policymakers, researchers, labor organizations, and the engaged public.
• IEPN - Israeli-European Policy Network (רשת מדיניות ישראלית-אירופית) A bilateral policy network operating under the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) Israeli office, in partnership with Macro Center, focusing on EU-Israel relations and environmental/climate agenda issues in the Euro-Mediterranean region. Aimed at policymakers, researchers, and policy institutions on both sides.
• Encyclopedia of Settlements (אנציקלופדית ההתנחלויות) A unique research database compiled during 2006–2011 containing comprehensive documentation of all Israeli construction in settlements in the West Bank, including building inventory, infrastructure, aerial photography, and construction value estimates. Aimed at researchers, journalists, policy analysts, and academics studying Israeli settlement activity.
• The New Workers (הפועלים החדשים) Economic and social analysis examining foreign workers in Israel, including their history, economic impact, and policy implications. Aimed at labor policy researchers, journalists, and policymakers dealing with immigration and workforce policy.
• Vocational Training Research (הכשרה מקצועית) Research on vocational training systems, labor market needs, and recommendations for improving workforce development in Israel, including reports on reform proposals and integration of Haredi and Arab sectors. Conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Economy, Manufacturers Association of Israel, and the Histadrut. Aimed at policymakers and labor market stakeholders.
• Youth Research (מחקרי צעירים) Research addressing challenges facing young people in Israel and their implications for the country's future, including the fifth Israeli youth study with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. Aimed at policymakers, educators, and social researchers.
• Business Sustainability and Employee Involvement (קיימות עסקית ושיתוף עובדים) Research on business sustainability and integration of employee involvement in organizational and business decisions. Aimed at businesses, employers' associations, and policymakers studying corporate governance.
• Good Work Index (מדד עבודה איכותית) An index measuring quality of work in Israel, developed in partnership with the Histadrut (General Federation of Labor in Israel) and the Migdalim think tank, adapted from the German Good Work Index methodology. Aimed at labor organizations, employers, and labor market policymakers.
• Leaders at Work International Study Program An international study program (Israel-Germany) on the world of work, jointly offered by Macro Center and Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College, combining Israeli and German academic perspectives on labor topics. Aimed at students and young professionals studying labor and employment issues.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFES Israeli office operates the IEPN (Israeli-European Policy Network) in partnership with Macro Center, conducting annual conferences and joint research on Israeli-European relations and policy issues
• Academic College of Tel Aviv-YaffocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint international study program (Leaders at Work) on labor world topics, combining Israeli and German academic perspectives
• Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on European-Israel relations events, including the 7th European-Israel Relations Forum
• Histadrut (Israel Labor Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership in labor market research, vocational training studies, and social policy analysis
• Manufacturers Association of IsraelsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on vocational training projects and labor market policy research
• Ministry of Education (Israel)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in vocational training reform projects and professional education system analysis
• Ministry of Economy (formerly Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in vocational training reform and labor market policy research initiatives
• National Insurance InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research on freelancers in Israel conducted in collaboration with the National Insurance Institute research fund

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: Major U.S.-based public policy think tank producing economic, foreign policy, and social research with global reach. Comparable as a broader, well-funded incumbent in the same independent policy-research category, though operating at far greater scale and geographic scope.
• Chatham House: London-based international affairs think tank producing research on geopolitics, economics, and international relations. Comparable as an internationally focused convening and policy-research body whose European-Israel relations work intersects with Macro Center's IEPN agenda.
• RAND Corporation: Large U.S.-headquartered, globally networked policy research institution producing independent analysis for governments and foundations. Comparable as a higher-scale, broader-incumbent think tank serving government and policy clients with rigorous economic and social research.

Direct peers

• Israel Democracy Institute: Jerusalem-based non-partisan think tank researching Israeli political, social, and economic issues. Comparable mission, funding model (donors + project grants), and policy-research output focused on the Israeli public agenda.
• Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES): German political foundation affiliated with the Social Democrats that funds and co-runs policy research worldwide. Directly comparable as the operator of the IEPN with Macro Center and as a politically aligned think tank funding similar labor, social, and economic policy research.
• Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI): Jerusalem-based think tank producing strategic policy research on Jewish and Israeli public affairs. Comparable as an independent Israeli policy research institute serving government, communal, and academic audiences with periodic reports and convenings.
• Taub Center for Social Policy Studies: Leading Israeli independent socioeconomic research institute. Directly comparable as a Tel Aviv–based non-profit think tank producing policy research on labor, education, social welfare, and the Israeli economy for government and public audiences.
• The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute: Israeli interdisciplinary think tank producing research on philosophy, society, education, and policy. Comparable as an Israeli non-profit research institution publishing studies and convening stakeholders across social and economic policy topics.
• Institute for National Security Studies (INSS): Tel Aviv–based Israeli think tank combining policy analysis with convening and conferences. Already an active partner of Macro Center on European-Israel relations, and operates a comparable model of independent policy research for government and institutional clients.
• Histadrut – General Federation of Labor in Israel (Research Division): Israeli labor federation with an in-house economic and social research institute. Comparable as a labor-movement research body on Israeli labor economics, vocational training, and social policy — and a long-standing partner of Macro Center.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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