P5-0287 — Annual report 2015
1.
Efficiency and robustness of the pension system in Slovenia

The study deals with the effects of large fluctuations in economic performance in the period 2006-2012 in the range of PAYG pension system, which is by far the most important component of the Slovenian pension system. Identified and quantified are the key implications of the crisis impact on system performance. Analysis of the consequences is made in comparison with the corresponding consequences in developed countries for some of the most important achievements. Also, it is estimated after-crisis retardation efficiency of the pension system in Slovenia according to best practice of developed countries. In times of crisis, achievements of the PAYG system in Slovenia are similar as in other EU countries, a few major deterioration in the solvency was due to worse economic situation amenities.

F.24 Improvements to existing system-wide, normative and programme solutions, and methods

COBISS.SI-ID: 525411609
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Do legal rules to protect consumers make economic sense?

Consumer protection law started to emerge in the 60s or 70s of the previous century as an independent legal branch. Before that it was part of the competition law. Consumer protection law is based on the assumption that even when markets are efficient and there is perfect competition, consumers might be in a worse negotiation position vis-a-vis corporations, which negatively affects their decisions and their welfare. The article focuses on the information that needs to be provided to consumers before they enter into the transaction. Despite the lack of empirical data, the articles concludes that at least in two cases, namelly in the »usual« contracts that consumers conclude and in the case of consumer credits, where slovenian legislation instututed so called »effective interest rate,« the need to disclose the information before the transaction is in line with the conclusion of the behaviouralist economics, since the info is relevant for the consumer to make a rational decision.

F.30 Professional assessment of the situation

COBISS.SI-ID: 14655313
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The possibility of introducing EU-compliant financial support mechanisms in Slovenia with a view to maintain the functioning of the market and security of supply to final customers

Weak investment incentives of the electricity market and the potential introduction of capacity mechanism are direct consequences of the post-crisis contraction in electricity consumption, on closure of worn-out and other improper power plants (due to decarburization or post-Fukushima syndrome) and a large increase in capacity generators using renewable sources. The analysis seeks to answer three questions related to the consequences of these changes. First, how much are these implications relevant to the operation of the electricity system in Slovenia. Secondly, whether the ten-year horizon plan of electricity generating development and transmission network, which is regularly updated by the system network operators, investment incentives of the electricity market in Slovenia enable a reliable supply of electricity. And, thirdly, by which type of capacitive mechanism it is appropriate to complement the energy market, in case of inadequate range of only energy market.

F.24 Improvements to existing system-wide, normative and programme solutions, and methods

COBISS.SI-ID: 525411353
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Competences and Tasks of the Slovenian Municipalities (with an overview of the general acts, individual acts and bussines acts of the municipality)

The book gives an overview of the competences and duties of the municipalities by individual regulations of the National Assembly, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and ministries. Responsibilities of authorities of municipalities are given specifically for the municipal council, the mayor, the municipal administration and other municipal bodies. All rules that define the tasks and responsibilities of the municipalities are divided into 10 basic chapters and in the context of these in sub-sections. Responsibilities are given in short summaries of the legal bases and the articles laid down.

F.30 Professional assessment of the situation

COBISS.SI-ID: 280905216