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the European economy. It has forced policy-makers in the EU and elsewhere to respond with exceptional measures to counter …. Results of our internal ECFIN analyses have been published in a special issue of European Economy in 2009. Our research work …". Following the Opening Lecture, sessions dealt with the political economy of reform, the design of financial systems and issues …
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The 11th Brussels Economic Forum, held on 25-26 May 2010, took place against a background of the Greek debt crisis and keen debate on the future of Europe's economic governance. In that sense it took place at the ideal moment. Participants debated the causes and consequences of the crisis, and...
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There is a widespread perception that imbalances within the euro area are not adjusting, the major difficulty being that the competitive disinflation processes required in deficit countries are painful, while no strong incentives are always available in surplus countries to reduce their excess...
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Amidst current fears of recession and economic stagnation, this note presents an optimistic view of the euro area's prospects over the medium-term. We claim that the EA has a more than fair chance to leave the crisis behind in a much stronger overall position than before, not least vis-à-vis...
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