Research reports
Why Europe Failed
The continent that invented and dominated the modern world has gambled away its future. ‘Why Europe Failed’ is a sobering account of the Old World’s fall from grace.
Month: August 2015
The Australian
Europe on the road to nowhere
The rise of the European welfare state, the reduction of economic dynamism and the increasingly questionable legitimacy of the European project go hand in hand. ‘Panem et circenses’ could have been the motto of Europe’s post-World War II mixed economy model. It remains to be seen whether the EU will also share the Roman Empire’s fate.
Interest.co.nz
Friday’s Top 10
In this Friday’s Top 10, everything you need to know about the new global economic crisis – and what Donald Trump has to do with it.
Business Spectator
The China crisis could trigger fresh euro turmoil
For a change, Europe’s worries do not originate from the continent itself. Instead, they stem from the fallout of China’s dramatic slowdown.
Insights
An apology
Before any politicians stumble across the idea of a Vehicle Management Act and try to introduce it into parliament, let me just make it clear that this was never meant seriously. We Germans do have a sense of humour, you know. Sometimes it is just a little harder to pick up.
National Business Review
A safe bet on next global crisis
It is not as if any new books were required to remind us of the fragile state of the world economy. Recent economic news on a number of fronts have been disturbing.
Business Spectator
The third Greek bailout package is destined to fail
The third bailout package for Greece will not be the last. Once again, the eurozone is only buying time without addressing the real issues.
Insights
A Vehicle Management Act for NZ
In the interest of an ever wealthier New Zealand, let’s make our cars more expensive. It might even help future politicians win elections on the back of a buoyant vehicle market.
Business Spectator
The problem with the centre-left
The centre left is in desperate need of a new narrative if it wants to win elections once again. The old, socialist narratives may make traditionalists feel nostalgic but will not win votes.
Business Spectator
Under Merkel, Germany is asleep at the wheel
Under Angela Merkel, German politics has entered a strange period of hibernation. Where there used to be passionate debates within and between the political parties, boredom has taken hold of the country. Merkel’s sober and dry way of governing has sedated friends and foes alike.