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Technology and economics

Pedro Sánchez, on the right, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Photo: European Union, 2021
Future of Europe Analyses

The new reality of fiscal policy and its implications for Spain

Public debt has risen sharply during the pandemic. Paradoxically, however, in advanced economies it now appears to be more sustainable than before the crisis. But will this situation persist?

By Federico Steinberg
15 Nov 2021 //
16 mins Reading time
The digital euro
Technology and economics Videos

The digital euro. A conversation with Fabio Panetta

By Real Instituto Elcano
05 Nov 2021 //
1 H 37 MIN Reading time
WP03 2021 Chilett Valedictory dispatch
Influence and image of Spain Working Papers

Valedictory dispatch: looking back on 20 years of Spain, and ahead

In this Working Paper the author looks back on almost 20 years covering Spain for the Elcano Royal Institute and ahead to the country’s challenges.

By William Chislett
29 Oct 2021 //
5 mins Reading time
Spanish banks pass the ECB assessment with flying colours
Technology and economics Experts Comments

Spanish banks pass the ECB assessment with flying colours

Spanish banks sailed through the latest EU-wide health check, signalling they do not need any more capital.

By William Chislett
27 Oct 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
Technological power at stake. ITU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: ITU Pictures (CC BY 2.0)
Globalization, development and governance Experts Comments

Technological power at stake

The UN telecommunications agency may change the course of technological governance, and thus of power, in 2022.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
25 Oct 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
Are we ready for another “China shock”?"Made in China" label. Photo: Martin Abegglen (CC BY-SA 2.0) Elcano Blog
Technology and economics Experts Comments

Are we ready for another “China shock”?

The next China trade shock will not occur on a global scale like in 2001, instead it is likely to manifest as niche trade shock.

By Renata Zilli
14 Oct 2021 //
7 mins Reading time
Wars of the three spheres: the West, the East and the Metaverse. Virtual Reality Headset. Photo: James Yarema @jamesyarema. Elcano Blog
Technology and economics Experts Comments

Wars of the three spheres: the West, the East and the Metaverse

The world could be seen as three interdependent spheres where everything converges and would be operated by many in a decentralized way.

By Andrés Ortega
05 Oct 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
Asia's longest LED screen, The Place, in Beijing, China. Photo: Trey Ratcliff (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Technology and economics Experts Comments

Where is China heading to?

There is no single reason to explain the surge in the number of regulations of tech companies in China in recent months.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
27 Sep 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
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Global Spectator Experts Comments

Deep tech: the return of the grand projects of bits and atoms

The increased investment in deep technology is not only a great wave of innovation but also a factor of power.

By Andrés Ortega
27 Jul 2021 //
7 mins Reading time
Human figure in front of digital screens. TeamLab Japan (Tokyo, Japan). Photo: Su San Lee (@blackodc)
Technology and economics Analyses

Digitalization as a common good. Contribution to an inclusive recovery

The outbreak of COVID-19, has accelerated the digitalization. and also highlighted that connectivity and other essential digital services have become common goods.

By Andrés Ortega, Julia Pomares, María Belén Abdala
11 Jun 2021 //
10 mins Reading time
Open RAN: an opportunity for European digital and like-minded cooperation? Telecom tower. Photo: Madarasi Lastna'me (CC BY 2.0). Elcano Blog
Future of Europe Experts Comments

Open RAN: an opportunity for European digital and like-minded cooperation?

Challenges remain for the Open RAN potential but the EU should not overlook normative, economic, and cooperation opportunities that may arise.

By Ugo Armanini
08 Jun 2021 //
8 mins Reading time
COVID-19: lockdowns, recession and… a new stock market bubble? Stock Charts during a live trading session. Photo: Nicholas Cappello (@bash__profile). Elcano Blog
Technology and economics Experts Comments

COVID-19: lockdowns, recession and… a new stock market bubble?

A new stock bubble is taking place, especially involving growth and tech stocks. It has similarities and differences with the dotcom one.

06 May 2021 //
5 mins Reading time

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