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The German “debt brake”: a shining example for European fiscal policy?

Truger, Achim; Will, Henner - In: Revue de l'OFCE N° 127 (2013) 1, pp. 153-188

Many observers consider the German ?debt brake? beyond criticism. In the current crisis, many European countries have difficulties refinancing their budgets, while the German Treasury?s funding conditions are most favourable. The ?fiscal compact?s? call for the introduction of German-style ?debt...

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Women during Recessions in France and Germany. The Gender Biases of Public Policies

Eydoux, Anne - In: Revue de l'OFCE N° 133 (2014) 2, pp. 153-188

This article explores the gender biases of recessions and policy responses they have entailed in France and Germany in … the 2000s. During the Great Recession, France experienced a significant rise in both female and male unemployment. Germany … impaired by austerity measures and structural reforms, especially in Germany. While recovery plans and labour market policies …

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