Technology and economics
Whose Central Bank?
Recently, a further subject for debate has appeared concerning the ECB’s policies which, although less newsworthy than its position on the purchase of public debt in troubled economies, may be even more important for the euro’s future: what to do in view of the fall in the inflation rate.
Child well-being in Spain: the impact of the crisis
Children are the last people responsible for Spain’s crisis in all its many dimensions, but they are suffering the consequences to an equal or greater extent than other collectives.
A New Union of Creditors and Debtors
The Euro Zone (EZ) debt crisis has dramatically changed the nature of European integration. The combination of poor financial regulation and an incomplete design of the euro have led EMU to the brink of collapse, forcing the EZ to move forwards decisively in order to avoid catastrophe.
Difficult policy choices in China’s slowing economy
Contrary to expectations, China’s economy did not improve during the second quarter of this year (2Q12). Most surprising was the fact that economic conditions worsened despite significant monetary and fiscal easing in previous months.
Country’s fall from grace is greatly exaggerated
Spain’s fall from grace is exaggerated. The image is out of sync with reality, yet the perception, for many, is the reality.
A bail-out that leaves questions unanswered
Good strategists know that it is risky to have to fronts open at the same time while in a state of internal weakness. That is why the Euro Zone, which is at its darkest hour, has decided to close the Spanish front in order to focus on the Greek one, which could open up again after the elections on 17 June.
Saving the Euro requires a great leap forward in political integration
Ever since the Greek crisis broke out, Germany has been mulling over a plan for the Euro Zone. It saw the chance to build the strong and federal Europe it had always yearned for by making use of its economic power and influence over the ECB to ensure that aid for hard-pressed countries would only be made available in exchange for greater transfers of sovereignty.
Roadmap for a Spanish National Security Strategy (ARI)
Several national security strategies which have been devised in Europe offer guidelines for Spain to develop one of its own.
Spain’s Multinationals: Reaping the Benefits of their Strategies (ARI)
Spain’s multinationals are successfully offsetting the downturn in their domestic business, due to the very sharp slowdown in the Spanish economy, with increased activity abroad as a result of their international investments.
Trade and the US Presidential Election (ARI)
The US Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain have embraced sharply different positions on the important issue of international trade.