Research Division on Business Subsidies
Established in 2019, the Research Division on Business Subsidies produces information on the development of the business subsidy scheme and promotes the quality of impact assessment and the utilisation of research in policy-making and in public debate.
The Research Division on Business Subsidies is an independent body that operates 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 is 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 aims 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 may commission and use external research in its work, but the members of the Division will also participate in the assessment and analysis work. Appropriations have been reserved for the Research Division for commissioning external research.
The Division has a secretary to assist with preparation and implementation.
Composition of the Research Division 2023-2027
During the term from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027, the Research Division comprises Heli Koski from ETLA Economic Research as the Chair and four other members, Professors Timo Kuosmanen (University of Turku), Minna Martikainen (University of Vaasa), Topi Miettinen (Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration Hanken) and Hannu Vartiainen (University of Helsinki).
All members of the Division have significant expertise in economics. The Chair and the members are elected for a term of four years.
Previous compositions
Further information:
Anne Rothovius
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
Chief Specialist
anne.rothovius(at)gov.fi
+358 295 063 532
Chair
Heli Koski
ETLA Economic Research
Research Director
heli.koski(at)etla.fi
+358 50 466 3214