The Greek Crisis: Be Flexible on Debt, But Intransigent on Reforms
Giving up on reforms could send a very bad signal to the other problem countries (Portugal, Spain, Italy, France) where they are also key to growth.
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Stop That Carrousel
Carrousel of changes at the Slovakian Ministry of Education is not an anomaly but rather an illustration of the instability and unpredictability, which in public sector seems to be adopted as systemic solution.
The Ukrainian Crisis of European Abilities
What will happen if there accidentally will be a change of government in Russia under the pressure of economic sanctions? This would be a success for European Union, but at the same time it would not solve the fact that Russian propaganda of nationalism has build anticipation in Russian society that a new leader will have to face, having in mind his own reputation.
Swiss Franc Might Hurt Exports, But Not the Economy
By stopping the intervention, central bank merely reversed its own wrongdoing and allowed trade to re-balance to its natural and desired equilibrium.
ELF Publication: Future of European Welfare State
Why should a paper called Future of European Welfare State be any different from any other publication on welfare? Well, let’s just say that it is made up almost entirely of infographics. And it is accompanied by two superb videos.
Sanctions: Misguided Foreign Policy Tool
By applying additional economic measures to diplomatic pressure the EU and US expressed disapproval of the Russian violation of fundamental international norms
Three Reasons Why Lithuanian Public Sector Adapts to Worsening Economic Conditions with Great Difficulty
The use of optimistic projections would pose no problems if budget expenditures were trimmed, automatically, in lockstep with shrinking budget revenue. Sadly, this is not the case.
The Survey of the Lithuanian Economy: Growth Expectations Have Diminished
The 34th edition of the Survey of the Lithuanian Economy provides forecasts of the main economic indicators for 2015 that are based on a poll of market participants.
Zeman and Babiš Devalue Debt for 4,000,000 CZK. It Comes Back in 32 Minutes and 51 Seconds
The debt which was devalued at the Prague Castle, has been back in 32 minutes and 51 seconds. And then again. And again. And again.
Belarusian Politics Towards Ukraine and Its Relations With the EU on the Back of Pressure From Moscow
Even under enormous pressure from Moscow, Belarus saw the crisis in Ukraine as a way to increase its geopolitical importance, improve its negotiating power in relations with Russia and to change its strained relations with the EU.
