Geographies in Depth
What the EU has learned from overcoming the financial crisis and COVID-19
European economist Marco Buti retraces the analytical underpinnings of the economic policy responses to COVID-19 and the global financial crisis.
Marco Buti
Marco Buti is the Director General of DG Economic and Financial Affairs for the European Commission.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
What is the best response to the global economic slowdown?
2019 saw global economic activity fall sharply following years of growth. Policymakers face the difficulty of implementing policies that will support the economy under more and more indus...
Geographies in Depth
Trade shocks, growth, and resilience: Eastern Europe’s adjustment tale
The EU11 economies are among the most open economies globally. The process of trade integration and the creation of GVCs have also drove a significant inflow of FDI into these countries.
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How can Europe lead the world in economic cooperation?
Multilateralism is a tool to create international financial prosperity.
Economic Growth
The US is better at coping with economic shocks than the Eurozone. Here's why
The authors argue that a fully-fledged financial union could help the Eurozone to withstand economic shocks.
Financial and Monetary Systems
What is a ‘responsible’ fiscal policy for Europe?
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