July 2022

Economic brief: what the figures tell us (#14)

With the global economy in turmoil, energy prices are exploding. A general rising trend in the prices of oil and gas since mid-last year has been compounded in recent weeks by the war in Ukraine and the economic reprisals taken by the West against Russia. These reprisals now include a partial embargo on Russian hydrocarbons. But what does that mean in the short term? And how does the current situation compare with the oil crisis of the 1970s? Let us delve into the matter in this Economic Brief.

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August 2023

Economic brief – US/EU rivalry and revo...

In this final edition of the Economic Brief before the summer break, two rather distinct topics come to the fore: US/EU rivalry and the green transition. We will take a look at how the two juggernauts of the West compare in certain areas of the economy, and we will exa...

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July 2023

Economic brief – Debt in the Eurozone a...

With numerous recent crises of global scale, governments have had to act decisively to protect their own economies and populations. This has inevitably meant turning to debt to find the cash necessary to implement protective measures. But what are the consequences? And...

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June 2023

Economic brief – Industrial policy and ...

In light of the huge industrial programmes announced recently in both the EU and the US, in this edition of the Economic Brief, we will provide a brief overview of the history of industrial policy and the four key phases to bear in mind that may influence policy in the...

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