The aim of this paper is to analyse the consequences of some structural reforms on the institutional coherence of OECD countries, particularly Continental Europe, and on their economic performance, particularly employment. Because institutions in developed political economies are interrelated...

This paper tests the effect of competition and regulation on innovative activity measured by patenting. It uses a variety of indicators: the relative number of firms in an industry and various indicators of product market regulation. The sample consists of a panel of 15 industries for 17 OECD...

Cet article aborde la question de l’éventuelle inadaptation du modèle européen à la nouvelle trajectoire de croissance fondée sur la connaissance et l’innovation. L’Union Européenne ne paraît pas en mesure d’atteindre l’objectif de Lisbonne, c’est-à-dire devenir l’économie...