Lies, Damned Lies And Yet More Misleading Statistics On Europe
In war, according to the ancient Greek dramatist Aeschylus, truth is the first casualty. Plainly, he had not foreseen the Brexit referendum campaign which continues
Month: February 2016
This Year Must Be The Year Of Integration If We Want To Solve The Refugee Crisis
German social democrats have been labeled “panic-stricken” and “self-contradictory” in the refugee crisis. As we in Germany and the EU face by far the biggest
The Future Of Work In The Transatlantic Alliance
What is the future of work, and the future of jobs? For the last several decades, the workers of Germany, the US and Europe have
Unemployment: EMU Policymakers Focus On The Wrong Problem
Last week François Hollande lifted the veil on the much-awaited measures for tackling French unemployment (3.6m/10.6%), defined as a “national emergency”. The plan made the
The Coming Wave Of Oil Refugees
The idea that oil wealth can be a curse is an old one – and it should need no explaining. Every few decades, energy prices
The Italian Bad Bank: A Better Alternative
The severe financial crisis of recent years hit Eurozone industrial production; in a bank-centric currency area this resulted in tremendous growth of NPLs (non-performing loans),
What Comes Next After Pax Americana?
The start of 2016 has been anything but calm. Falling equity prices in China have destabilized markets worldwide. Emerging economies seem to have stalled. The
The Global Economy’s New Abnormal
Since the beginning of the year, the world economy has faced a new bout of severe financial market volatility, marked by sharply falling prices for
Economy, Culture And Discourse: Social Democracy In A Cosmopolitanism Trap?
Globalisation has changed our worlds domestically and beyond the nation state. Our societies are facing opportunities and risks. It depends not at least on political
The UK’s Renegotiation: Keeping Up Appearances
How far does the UK’s draft renegotiation proposal go in reforming the country’s EU membership? Paul De Grauwe writes that the deal is largely an exercise in
Five Reasons Why A Basic Income Won’t Solve Technological Unemployment
There has been a buzz recently about the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) and why it could be a solution to technological unemployment.
Why Austerity And Structural Reforms Have Had Little To Do With Ireland’s Economic Recovery
Ireland was one of the countries hardest hit by the financial crisis, however it has emerged with a strong recovery and now boasts the fastest
Economics In The Age Of Abundance
Until very recently, one of the biggest challenges facing mankind was making sure there was enough to eat. From the dawn of agriculture until well
The Case For Universal Support For European Families
Austerity measures introduced during the crisis have disproportionately concerned cuts in the measures that are most vital for reducing child poverty: cash and tax benefits,