External publication
17 January 2018
This publication proposes six reforms to improve the Eurozone’s financial stability, political cohesion, and potential for delivering prosperity.
Policy brief
01 December 2017
Two diametrically opposed visions of the euro-area architecture have been put forward. Departing from both Juncker’s and Schäuble’s proposals, the aut
Event
06 November 2017
This event will feature a presentation of the European Fiscal Board.
Policy brief
26 October 2017
What are the remaining fragilities of the Euro architecture? This policy contribution assesses the institutional reforms put in place during and after
Event
17 October 2017
Relative prices of different energy carriers are affected by a number of fiscal instruments. At this event, we will hold a discussion on, how fiscal i
Policy brief
21 September 2017
The depiction of the euro area/European Union (EU) as a ‘fourfold union’ emerged in the first half of 2012 at the height of the euro-area crisis. In t
Opinion piece
12 August 2017
As the EU enjoys a period of growth and relative stability, there is finally room to undertake long-needed reforms. But it is vital to act soon, and p
Event
01 June 2017
Blog post
08 December 2016
The gross general government debt-to-GDP ratios in many advanced economies have reached the highest levels in peacetime history and continue to grow,
Blog post
15 November 2016
US President-Elect Donald Trump made critical statements about low European defence spending during the election campaign - signaling an expectation t
Policy brief
10 November 2016
One of the consequences of the global financial crisis has been rapid growth in public debt in most advanced economies. This Policy Contribution asses
Book
27 October 2016
This Blueprint offers an in-depth analysis of inequalities of income and wealth in the EU, as well as their causes and consequences.
Blog post
24 October 2016
What’s at stake: there has been quite some discussion recently on whether we should rethink the framework of fiscal policy in order to make it more ap
Policy brief
09 September 2016
In this Policy Contribution, Maria Demertzsis and Guntram B. Wolff discuss three progressive steps for strengthening the fiscal framework at the euro-
Blog post
29 August 2016
What’s at stake: In a low r-star environment, fiscal policy should be accommodative at the global level. Instead, even in countries with current accou
Podcast
15 June 2016
The current European fiscal framework is inefficient and relies on indicators that are badly estimated. How can the rules be improved and what can a E