This paper discusses various options for reforming fiscal governance in the Eurozone. We focus on two possible reform approaches referred to as the ‘Maastricht model' and the ‘US model'. The Maastricht model implies that ultimate responsibility for economic and fiscal policy remains at the...

The European Commission has proposed to inaugurate a European Minister of Economy and Finance with the broad purpose of streamlining the complex and fragmented decision-making processes within the European Monetary Union. The Minister would jointly serve as Vice-President of the Commission and...

At the very heart of a healthy work environment lies the quality of social interactions among colleagues and between leaders and subordinates. This column investigates the role of gender in transforming the relational atmosphere in the workplace. The results show that a fairer representation of...