February 2012

Time to build bridges over the Mediterranean
Wed, 15/02/2012 - 16:21, - 0 Comments

At the beginning of 2012, Europe faces two simultaneous crises. Alongside the continuing instability of the eurozone lies the risk that the Arab uprisings could implode if people’s economic aspirations Read more about Time to build bridges over the Mediterranean

Corruption in Greece
Sun, 12/02/2012 - 20:02, - 0 Comments

BRUSSELS - Greece is perceived as the most corrupt of EU countries, along with Bulgaria and Romania, an annual corruption perception ranking released on Tuesday (17 November) by Transparency International shows. Read more about Corruption in Greece

Does Europe need a Marshall plan?
Mon, 06/02/2012 - 20:24, - 0 Comments

James Hoge claims that Europe needs a Marshall Plan but all Obama has to offer is talk. But what did the Marshall plan do for Greece?
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Government Investment is the solution to Economic Growth.
Wed, 01/02/2012 - 11:05, - 0 Comments

According to the results of a three year EU funded program government investment is the solution to spur economic growth in the European Union countries. Economics Professor Marianna Mazzucato claims that we need to de mythologize the austerity imposed on the PIGS by Germany. Read more about Government Investment is the solution to Economic Growth.