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The current system for the financing of the EU needs to be reformed. This paper puts forth a reform proposal with two … important elements: first, the addition of an EU VAT share on receipts; and second, a shift in power from the European Council … to the European Parliament with regard to the determination of the structure of EU expenditures. The first element will …
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At the height of the European sovereign debt crisis, the European Central Bank decided to purchase distressed European government bonds. Even worse, and more importantly, the ECB is providing direct support of several hundred billions of euros to troubled banks via its normal monetary policy...
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The Greek government budget situation plays a central role in the debt crisis in the euro area. Strong consolidation measures need to be implemented, with potential adverse effects on the Greek economy and further credit requirements. Debt conversion might therefore become a reasonable...
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There are at least two reasons why sustainability of public debt is an issue of increasing importance. First, public choice considerations show the danger of excessive use of deficit finance in a democracy. Second, the conditions of a European Monetary Union imply further incentives for deficit...
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