This past Monday morning, Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon, on his farm at Shikmim, held the first of a series of meetings with top businessmen and senior economists as part of his stated policy to have an ongoing dialogue with the various sectors of Israeli society.
Regarding his economic policy guidelines, Sharon says:
"The government I will lead will strive to achieve continuous economic growth, which will create more jobs and reduce unemployment.
We will work to maintain price stability and prevent the return of inflation. We will manage a responsible national budget without increasing the deficit, while diverting financial resources to investment in infrastructure and education.
We will work towards easing the burden of taxation levied on the taxpayer.
We will preserve the principles of a free and modern economy, ensuring that Israel integrates into the globally competitive economy.
In order to achieve these goals, I intend to establish - and personally lead - an economic cabinet."
Regarding his economic policy guidelines, Sharon says:
"The government I will lead will strive to achieve continuous economic growth, which will create more jobs and reduce unemployment.
We will work to maintain price stability and prevent the return of inflation. We will manage a responsible national budget without increasing the deficit, while diverting financial resources to investment in infrastructure and education.
We will work towards easing the burden of taxation levied on the taxpayer.
We will preserve the principles of a free and modern economy, ensuring that Israel integrates into the globally competitive economy.
In order to achieve these goals, I intend to establish - and personally lead - an economic cabinet."