Research Division on Business Subsidies

The Research Division on Business Subsidies has been abolished on 5 April 2024 by Government Decree.

Established in 2019, the Research Division on Business Subsidies produced information on the development of the business subsidy scheme and promoted the quality of impact assessment and the utilisation of research in policy-making and in public debate.

The Research Division on Business Subsidies was an independent body that operated under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Government Decree 4/2019). Further information on the Research Division and its activities can be found on the section's project website. 

Tasks and activities

According to the Government Decree, the Research Division was responsible for assessing the business subsidy scheme and in particular for:

  • drawing up an annual assessment of the development of the business subsidy scheme;
  • developing an effectiveness research methodology; and
  • carrying out independent assessments of business subsidies.

The Research Division aimed to systematically build a stronger knowledge base on the effects of business subsidies.

The fourth annual report of the Research Division on Business Subsidies was published in spring 2023.

The Research Division commissioned and used external research in its work, but the members of the Division also participated in the assessment and analysis work. Appropriations have been reserved for the Research Division for commissioning external research.

The Division had a secretary to assist with preparation and implementation.

Compositions of the Research Division