Thursday, July 29, 2010
How to stop anti-crisis policies from becoming protectionist
“Industrial policy” has long been a euphemism in most parts of Europe for economic nationalism, and the problem is getting worse. Elie Cohen looks at the policy aftermath of the financial crisis and sets out a framework for EU-level industrial policymaking.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The future of Europe: Staring into the abyss
Will the European Union make it? The question would have sounded outlandish not long ago. Now even the project’s greatest cheerleaders talk of a continent facing a 'Bermuda triangle' of debt, demographic decline and lower growth.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sweet Europe, sour America?
Investors are finding themselves with a new kind of balancing act -- one in which they have to juggle with three major regions posing three significantly different circumstances. Europe's bank stress testing, the focus of much of the past week's market focus, is but one ball in the air.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Leaving the euro: What’s in the box?
Rumours of Eurozone break-up are mounting. This column argues that exiting a strong currency for a weak one poses almost unthinkable challenges, from the redenomination of contracts and the imposition of bank restrictions to the restructuring of external debt and limiting of capital mobility.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Unlocking the elusive potential of Social Networks
There is much hype about social networks and their potential impact on marketing, so many companies are diligently establishing presences on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms. Yet the true value of social networks remains unclear, and few consumer companies have unlocked this potential.
Monday, July 05, 2010
International Tourism: Recovery Confirmed, but Growth Remains Uneven
International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in the first four months of 2010 according to the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This growth confirms the recovery trend beginning in the last quarter of 2009 and comes despite the challenging conditions of recent months.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Guy Verhofstadt: the Saviour of the European Commission?
Former long standing Belgian Prime-Minister Guy Verhofstadt is using his current position as President of the Liberal Group in the European Parliament, to play patron to the EC, which has lost power since the Lisbon Treaty came into force and also due to its lack of ambition and sufficient quality
The Digital Agenda for Europe
The European Commission has just published its Digital Agenda, one of the seven flagship initiatives of the EU 2020 Strategy. The success of the Digital Agenda - namely creating a Digital Single Market - is linked to the political and economical success of the European Union.
The Financial, Economic and Greek Crisis
In this special feature European Business Review shines a spotlight on the financial, economic and Greek crisis. It is time to be courageous and draw conclusions, it is five to midnight! If the EU doesn’t act now we will end up playing second league and no longer with big boys like the US and Asia.
Effective lobbying at the EU
Leading businesses recognize how involvement in the EU policy making process alongside other parts of civil society and other interests is crucial to shaping their operating environment, but it is still surprising how often businesses are unaware of legislation and how it can affect them.
