STUDY. Germany is becoming less attractive as a business location: dilapidated infrastructure, a growing public sector, and expensive energy are hampering competitiveness. Reforms are long overdue.
COMMENT. The ECB is ready to nip any new euro crisis in the bud. In addition, the policy of shifting debt to the European level is likely to be pushed forward.
STUDY. The global real estate market, a key pillar of the world economy, could come under pressure in the long term. What is the significance of this market, and what are the reasons for this?
COMMENT. In an EU comparison, Italy's pension provision for young people scores poorly. Spain, France and Germany have similar problems. Solutions can be found in Sweden.
COMMENT. The Bank of Japan has bought large quantities of government bonds and ETFs. It is now becoming clear that the large asset holdings are severely limiting its independence in maintaining...
COMMENT. Higher wealth taxes lead to lower growth and increase investment weakness. Anyone who wants to act justly in the spirit of Kant and also economically must abolish inheritance tax.
STUDY. The German pension system is getting on in years. It urgently needs reform. The study makes suggestions.
ESSAY. The productive solution to the conflict between the network economy and the welfare state would be to create a social consensus in favour of greater financial inequality between ...
COMMENT. Large job data revisions are no proof of political bias. History points to a simpler explanation: they often occur in recessions. The latest figures may be an early warning.
COMMENT. Spain and Germany, like many other countries in Europe, are facing major challenges when it comes to pension provision. Who is better at solving them?
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