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Raising 200 billion NIS in Public Debt

The Israeli government intends to raise 200 billion ₪ this year and in 2010 (100 billion each year) by issuing government bonds. From this, 140 billion shekels would be raise on the domestic market and 60 billion on the international market. Some of these funds will be used to re-finance the debt taken in 2002 -2003, but 80 billion are new debt.

השלכות גיוס 200 מיליארד שקלים באגרות חוב

ממשלת ישראל מתכוונת לגייס 200 מיליארד ₪ בשנה זו ובשנת 2010 (100 מיליארד כל שנה) באמצעות הנפקת אג"ח ממשלתיות. מתוך זה, 140 מיליארד ₪ בשוק המקומי ו-60 מיליארד ש"ח בחו"ל. חלק מהסכומים מיעודים להחליף חובות משנות 2002-2003 שזמן פדיונם הגיע, אולם 80 מיליארד ₪ מהווים חוב חדש.

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Are Israeli women discriminated against when it comes to property rights?

Israel ranks 53rd out of 115 countries in the 2009 Gender Equality in Property Rights (GEPR) index

The 2009 Gender Equality in Property Rights (GEPR) index released by the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies (JIMS) and the Property Rights Alliance measures women's rights with regard to property in 115 countries (representing 96% of the world GDP). Israel ranks 53rd, which is a very poor ranking. This shows that women in Israel do not enjoy equal rights in terms of the free possession, enjoyment and disposal of property.

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What makes Israelis most happy? More income without a spouse

Are Israelis happy? If yes, what makes them most happy? These are the questions addressed in a new survey on happiness conducted by the polling firm Dahaf on behalf of the Jerusalem Institute of Market Studies (JIMS). 1006 adult Jewish Israelis were asked about their happiness level in life in general and in their marriage, if they were married.

The survey reveals that 86% of Israelis are very happy (30%) or happy (56%) in their life.

Not surprisingly, people with higher income tend to be happier. On average, an increase in income of 1,320 NIS will increase the probability to be happy by a significant 2.3%.

Arutz 10 "The Morning Show"