In ihren früheren Veröffentlichungen hatten die drei an diesem Bericht beteiligten Institute die zentrale Rolle einschneidender institutioneller Reformen für die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Rußlands betont. Mittlerweile scheint sich die Einschätzung der Institute zu bewahrheiten, daß im...

The expansion of Western European production accelerated in the first half of 1997. Exports were the main engine, driven by a devaluation of European currencies and strong growth abroad. Domestic demand also picked up somewhat led by investment in machinery and equipment. Inflation remained at...

Strengthening potential output is high on the agenda for economic policy in the European Union. While there is widespread agreement that structural policies have a positive impact on long-term growth, there is a controversial discussion whether coordination of macroeconomic policies can...