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Dr. Tomer Fadlon is a Research Fellow in the Economics and National Security Program and the Israel-China policy center – The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation at the Institute for National Security Studies. Fadlon's publications address a wide range of issues related to the global and regional economy, and how these economic and political developments affect Israel. Fadlon also completed his PhD at the School of Political Science, Government, and International Relations at Tel Aviv University. In recent years, Fadlon is a lecturer of several courses at Tel Aviv University mainly such as "Political Economy," "The International System."
Tomer Fadlon
Research Fellow
Publications
All PublicationsThree Events, One Concern: A Threat to Israel’s Economy
Why has the likelihood of a financial crisis in Israel increased?
28 April, 2025The Nagel Commission Report: The Test of Validity and the Chances of Implementation
A deep comparative analysis of the report submitted to the prime minister, aimed at examining the defense budget and force buildup
5 February, 2025The 2025 State Budget—Confirmation of the Credit Rating Agencies’ Concerns
What are the main characteristics of the budget approved by the government, and why does it fail to meet the broader economic needs of the country or provide a reason for credit rating agencies to reverse their decision to downgrade Israel’s credit rating?
2 December, 2024Growing but Limited: Iranian Economic Relations with China
In the backdrop of US sanctions and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 crisis, economic relations between Tehran and Beijing have tightened in recent years. However, in practice, the partnership between the two sides is limited, with the growing dependence of the Iranian economy on China at its core
27 August, 2024Implications of Continuing the War on Israel’s Economy—Three Scenarios
The continuation of the current situation, escalation on the northern front, or an agreement that includes a deal for releasing the hostages: How will each of these scenarios affect Israel’s economy?
19 August, 2024Demographics and Economy in Israel
The Swedish economist Knut Wicksell wrote at the beginning of the twentieth century that any basic book on political economy must begin with a chapter on population. Despite the importance of demography, Wicksell noted that it is often neglected in favor of other issues (Strøm & Thalberg, 1979). For years, the State of Israel has had the highest fertility rate among OECD countries. While many developed countries employ diverse measures—including immigration—in order to cope with manpower shortages and to support the economy, natural fertility in Israel is so high that it creates the opposite challenge for the economy. The “demographic anxiety” that characterized Israel in its first few years, which stemmed from being a small population surrounded by enemies that was forced to cope with military and economic challenges requiring significant population resources, no longer exists. The Israeli economy is now stretched by the effects of high natural population growth in a small country, along with technological changes that impact the labor market. This article examines demographic developments and their economic consequences in Israel according to recent trends and forecasts for the coming years.
2024-05-30 All magazine articles