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The worrisome mechanics of fiscal Illusion
Dr. Emmanuel Martin
Dr. Emmanuel Martin

Around the world, governments are finding ways to hide how much they are really taxing their citizens. Though these practices create a huge drag on economies, current political trends favor increased government spending. GIS expert Emmanuel Martin examines where this is taking us, and if the tide can be turned back.  

Employment rates of workers aged 55-64, Italy and the euro area
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Quantitative easing and the problem with pensions

European central banks’ quantitative easing policies have not only allowed governments to avoid reforming inefficient public pension programs, they have made private systems far less profitable. As a result, a huge financial burden is put on the young, who may soon decide their future retirement is a relevant political issue.
Government debt-to-GDP ratios in Europe
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The hidden repercussions of public debt in the West

Europe and the U.S. share a common commitment to monetization: their central banks buy much of the debt issued by the government. However, while the share of European bonds in the hands of non-European investors is limited, the portion of U.S. Treasuries held abroad is significant. GIS economic expert Enrico ...
 Professor Enrico Colombatto
Professor Enrico Colombatto
French Senate
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New Opportunities 2021: Will France decentralize or recentralize?

In early 2020, France began considering government reforms meant to boost efficiency and reduce centralization. While the pandemic delayed the project, Paris will soon return to the task and attempt to give local governments more freedom. However, the plan could face backlash from the left, and could easily be derailed ...
 Dr. Emmanuel Martin
Dr. Emmanuel Martin
A man walks past a closing store during a lockdown in Wales, October 2020
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The economic cost of lockdowns – a closer look

As some countries endure further lockdowns or contemplate imposing another, it is worth considering the cost such measures have on economies. This report examines two factors – duration and stringency of the lockdowns. One has a far greater impact on the economy than the other, and the question is whether ...
 Henrique Schneider
Henrique Schneider
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Covid-19, the ‘white knight’ for irresponsible policies

Though a quick injection of funds was necessary to keep businesses running and to avoid suffering, governments have taken the crisis brought on by Covid-19 as an opportunity to further increase their grip on economies. The enormous amounts of spending are financed through money creation. The result of such processes ...
 Prince Michael of Liechtenstein
Prince Michael of Liechtenstein

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Problems at the European Central Bank
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Problems at the European Central Bank

Excluding the European Central Bank from the democratic process by law is supposed to protect it from political interference. Yet trouble has long simmered at of the world’s most independent central banks. Gain insight into the mechanics of its latest, most significant crisis with this special offer.
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France’s structural troubles
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France’s structural troubles

France’s problems, ranging from high unemployment to mediocre economic growth, to huge public debt and a bloated government sector, cast a shadow on its future role as a leading European power. Gain insight on the prospects for reforming the country with our special offer.
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