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Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2015 and 2016 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Autumn 2015Abstract:For the end of this year and for 2016, chances are good that production in advanced economies will continue to expand a bit faster than at trend rates, while growth dynamics in emerging markets economies will not strengthen ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2015 and 2016 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Summer 2015Abstract:• External conditions for the euro area economy are still favourable, albeit somewhat less so than at the beginning of the year. Oil prices are by more than a third lower than they were on average in 2014, but about 10 USD ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2015 and 2016 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2015Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Winter 2014/2015Abstract:At the beginning of the year 2015 crude oil is, with little more than 50 dollars per barrel (Brent), about 50% cheaper than in the summer 2014. The oil price hike is a stimulus for the whole world economy, even though the ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2016 and 2017 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2016Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Summer 2016Abstract:-- Short run consequences of Brexit for the euro area economy mainly depend on the effects on confidence in the stability of the European Union and the currency area in particular. Anti-European (or indeed anti-globalization) ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2016 and 2017 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2016Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Winter 2015/2016Abstract:-- At present, growth in manufacturing and investment activity are weak, particularly in China but, to a lesser extent, in advanced economies as well. World activity in many service sectors, however, proves resilient. -- ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2017 and 2018 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2017Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Winter 2016/2017Abstract:Global economic activity has revived since autumn, and equity markets have rallied at the end of the year. Apparently, some of the measures proposed during the US election campaign by the president elect, such as financial ...
Title:Economic outlook for the Euro area in 2017 and 2018 Editor(s):MARCELLINO, Massimiliano Date:2017Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:EFN Report; Autumn 2017Abstract:In 2017 the world economy is in an upswing, but consumer price inflation is still surprisingly low in advanced economies, and central banks will therefore keep key interest rates very low and financial conditions favorable ...
Title:Economic policy choices in Chile’s transition periods : lessons for Libya? Author(s):FUENTES, Rodrigo; SAPELLI, ClaudioDate:2021Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Middle East Directions (MED); 2021/11Abstract:In this paper, Chile’s economic policy experience of the last 50 years is set out, in the search for valuable lessons for countries in transition, like Libya. Chile has faced two transitions in this period, one from democracy ...
Title:Economic Policy Coordination in the EMU: Implications for the Stability and Growth Pact? Author(s):BREUSS, Fritz; WEBER, AndreaDate:1999Citation:Florence : European University Institute, 1999Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSC; 1999/26
Title:Economic principles for coordinated reactions to gas supply disruptions : first appraisal of the 2016 package on sustainable energy security Author(s):KEYAERTS, Nico Date:2016Type:OtherSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; Energy; Policy Briefs; 2016/03Abstract:The rationale for the cooperation and coordination of reactions to supply disruptions can be based on political motives or economic motives; even if the rationale is political, coordinated reactions require the implementation ...
Title:Economic reform in Russia Author(s):KOLLONTAI, Vladimir M.Date:1992Citation:Florence, European University Institute, 1992Type:OtherSeries/Number:Jean Monnet Chair Papers; 15
Title:Economic regulators’ role in supporting the ecological transition of water and sanitation service operators Author(s):SALVETTI, Maria ; SIDERIS, KonstantinosDate:2022Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI RSC PP; 2022; Florence School of Regulation; [Water]Abstract:Economic regulators of water and sanitation services (WSS) across Europe were originally established to address harmful consequences arising from the natural monopoly of the sector. This is reflected in their mandates, ...
Title:Economic replicability tests for next-generation access networks Author(s):JAUNAUX, Laure; LEBOURGES, MarcDate:2014Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2014/75; Florence School of Regulation; EnergyAbstract:This paper discusses the relevant cost standard for the economic replicability test for Next-Generation Access (NGA) networks, described in the Recommendation on Costing and Non-discrimination adopted by the European ...
Title:Economic Theories and the Science of Inter-Branch Relations Author(s):KARAGIANNIS, YannisDate:2007Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2007/04Abstract:Once again, the relations between the branches of government attract the attention of increasing numbers of political scientists. The new literature raises questions such as the (a) determinants of the delegation of ...
Title:Economic vote instability : endogeneity or restricted variance? : Spanish panel evidence (2008 and 2011) Author(s):FRAILE, Marta ; LEWIS-BECK, Michael S.Date:2014Citation:European journal of political research, 2014, Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 160-179Type:ArticleAbstract:While the economic vote exists in Western democracies, the question of its stability remains a subject of controversy. This article focuses on two possible factors behind the instability observed: the endogeneity problem ...
Title:Economic voting in Portugal, 2002-2009 Author(s):FREIRE, Andre; SANTANA PEREIRA, JoséDate:2012Citation:Electoral studies, 2012, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 506-512Type:ArticleAbstract:This article tests the economic voting hypothesis in Portugal during the three most recent first-order elections (2002, 2005, 2009), trying to make sense of the multiplicity of choices in the Portuguese party system. We ...
Title:Economic voting in Spain : a 2000 panel test Author(s):FRAILE, Marta ; LEWIS-BECK, Michael S.Date:2010Citation:Electoral studies, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 210-220Type:ArticleAbstract:Considerable research shows the economy matters for voters. But that view has come under attack, with revisionists arguing that it matters little. This dissenting view fits the Spanish case well, where reigning research ...
Title:The Economics and Politics of Deregulation Author(s):NOLL, Roger G.Date:1991Citation:Florence, European University Institute, 1991Type:OtherSeries/Number:European Policy Unit; Jean Monnet Chair Papers; 1991/08
Title:Economics and politics of international investment agreements Author(s):HORN, Henrik; TANGERÅS, ThomasDate:2017Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2017/19; Global Governance Programme-261; Global EconomicsAbstract:We analyze the optimal design and implications of international investment agreements. These are ubiquitous, potent and heavily criticized state-to-state treaties that compensate foreign investors against host country ...
Title:The economics of artificial intelligence : a survey Author(s):ABRARDI, Laura; CAMBINI, Carlo ; RONDI, LauraDate:2019Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2019/58; Florence School of RegulationAbstract:The current advances in Artificial Intelligence are likely to have profound economic implications and bring about new trade-offs, thereby posing new challenges from a policymaking point of view. What is the socio-economic ...