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Since 2007, the Jerusalem Institute publishes a weekly statistical column. The researchers write about their diverse passions, which are always rooted in data. Over the years, the columns were published in various newspapers, now appearing in the Jerusalem Post. The column was initiated by Dr. Maya Choshen, and is now edited by Yair Assaf-Shapira.
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Thursday, 30 March 2023
By: Yair Assaf-Shapira
Despite ever-increasing apartment prices, an even worse trend is the sharp decline in the number of new apartment purchases
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Saturday, 18 March 2023
By: Michal Korach
Against the background of protests against judicial reform, it’s interesting to see attitudes toward state institutions.
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Friday, 24 February 2023
By: Omer Yaniv
Jerusalem is the highest producer of waste of all cities in Israel, but in proportion to the number of residents, it ranks quite low on the list; and here’s the good news: Jerusalem is the recycling c...

Friday, 10 February 2023
By: Yair Assaf-Shapira
Israel is considered a world leader in the number of startup companies – so what about Jerusalem?
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Sunday, 05 February 2023
By: Yair Assaf-Shapira
In Jerusalem 38% of 20-35 year olds live in rent. What happened to rent prices towards the end of 2022, and is rent in the city higher than the national average?
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Friday, 23 December 2022
By: Omer Yaniv
Data published recently by the Bank of Israel exposes the banking habits of Jerusalemites compared to Israel’s population at large
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Friday, 02 December 2022
By: Chemi Gera and Erela Hazan-Ganan
An analysis of mobility data among Jerusalem residents shows that newly formed shared spaces could serve as a basis for positive dialogue
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