Spain and Greece: the same, yet different
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s visit to Greece has cast a spotlight on the similarities between the two countries. They certainly exist, but so do differences –and to a greater extent–.
Technology and economics
Beware of taking the ECB out of the Troika
The Eurozone does not have a democratically legitimised European treasury and the European Central Bank has been forced to fill the gap. The solution cannot be to take the ECB out of the picture without creating a legitimate institution to fulfil that necessary role.
China has to walk economic tightrope
China must relax its domestic finance grip to allow consumers to be driving force of economy.
How much Spanish sovereign debt does China hold?
China would be the largest holder of Spanish sovereign debt after France.
How to radically cut Spain’s unemployment: feasible or wishful thinking?
According to the Consejo Empresarial para la Competitividad (CEC), it is possible to cut the jobless rate in Spain to below 15% as of 2018 if very ambitious structural reforms are enacted
Can Spain afford the economic programme of Podemos?
The anti-establishment leftist party Podemos (‘We Can’) has unveiled its economic plan that is long on spending ideas and short on how to finance them.
Is China rebalancing? Yes, but with Chinese characteristics
The Chinese economy is gradually rebalancing, but for the foreseeable future investments (and not private consumption) will continue to be the main drivers of growth.
Rousseff Needs to Tackle Brazil Cost
Dilma Rousseff needs to win the battle against Custo Brasil.
Spain leads the world market for infrastructure development
Spanish civil engineering, construction and infrastructure companies are winning more big contracts abroad.
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