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The detrimental effect of German economic thought on Europe’s economic policy

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29. July 2021 I Economic Policy, Economic Theory, Europe

Cross-posted from Brussels Morning (https://brusselsmorning.com)
 
What is called economics in Germany has become unchallenged ideological preaching. It is not about understanding economic interrelations, but a theology of conviction that is not grounded on facts and theory.
It is hard to believe that the “crème de la crème” of German economists fail time and again to soberly assess unfolding events. …

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Public Investment: why America’s “more” is better than Europe’s “too little”

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31. March 2021 I Countries and Regions, Europe, General, General Politics

Cross-posted from Brussels Morning (https://brusselsmorning.com)
The US is deploying approximately 25% of its GDP to bolster the economy in comparison to a more timid approach from Europe, the former will likely prove better for labour market recovery.
There is now hope that the global economic situation will rebound as the pace of vaccination picks up. …

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Good luck, Mario

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23. February 2021 I Europe, General Politics

Cross-posted from Brussels Morning (https://brusselsmorning.com)
“Poor guy,” I thought at first when I heard that Mario Draghi had accepted a mandate from the President of Italy to form a new Italian government. But upon a little more reflection, I realized that Mario Draghi may well be “the poor man,” but for Italy he probably represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. …

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