The Institute’s Review of New Wealth, Policy Changes, and Structural Transformation
Natural gas has become a major factor in Israel’s economy since the discovery of the Tamar and Leviathan fields in 2009–2010. With reserves estimated at 2,000 bcm, these resources could supply Israel’s energy needs for the next 30 years.
Israel’s debate on privatization is usually polarized, but an alternative model of social privatization offers a way to transfer state-owned assets to the broader public rather than a wealthy elite. This approach aims to reduce economic inequality by granting citizens and employees ownership in state enterprises under transparent regulation.
