German Economy:stop&go mode
Following a period of relatively strong growth at the beginning of this year (GDP grew by 2 percent in the first quarter) the momentum in Germany’s production decelerated to a level near its… Read More
Category Archive: Not State Actors (NSA)
Economists rethink the view that capital should not be taxed
The Economist magazine has a most useful article questioning the old orthodoxy, prevalent since at least the 1970s, which says that the lower tax rates on capital, the better. The article’s subtitle, Economists… Read More
3rd Greater Mekong Mobile Payments & Banking Summit 2012
This is the only strategic platform for all industry stakeholders with an interest in tapping into the growing affluent economies of Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Southern China and the newly emerging economy… Read More
A Global Industrial Base for 21st Century Security Needs
In an Atlantic Council issue brief, “A Global Industrial Base for 21st Century Security Needs,” Martin J. Bollinger, senior partner with Booz and Company, argues that the United States has become increasingly dependent upon… Read More
Les budgets de défense en France, entre déni et déclin
Le budget de la défense, quatrième poste de dépenses de la République, est rarement soumis à un débat public. Ces trente dernières années, cette question a été marquée tour à tour par le… Read More
A growth programme for industrial renewal in Europe Towards a European industrial recovery
1. European industry in the global competitionEurope risks falling behind The financial crisis, the sovereign debt crisis, macroeconomic imbalances, and intra-European tensions are leaving their mark. Europe is in danger of falling behind… Read More
Two dangerous myths about a ‘Grexit’
Two myths about a Greek exit from the euro have recently gained traction. Both are misguided and both are extremely dangerous. Here are the reasons why. After the Greek parties failed to form… Read More
