Regan, A., (2014), “Europe’s ‘structural reform’ agenda is little more than a fairytale”, LSE Blogs, 21 January.
The policy response to the Eurozone crisis has incorporated a number of different elements, including the structural reform of European economies. Aidan Regan argues that this ‘structural reform agenda’ has been defined in exceptionally vague terms, and that it is still unclear precisely which reforms would lead to tangible economic improvements in European countries. He writes that with the European Parliament due to hold elections in May, there may be an opportunity for opposition parties to politicise the issue and subject prevailing policies to proper scrutiny.
Relevant Posts
- Rubio, E., (2013), “Which financial instrument to facilitate structural reforms in the euro area?”, Notre Europe – Jacques Delors Institute, Policy Paper No.104, December
- Janssen, R., (2013), “Structural Reforms – Be Careful What You Wish For!”, Social Europe Journal, 20 November.
- Anderson, D., Hunt, B. and Snudden, S., (2013), “Fiscal Consolidation in the Euro Area: How Much Can Structural Reforms Ease the Pain?”, International Monetary Fund, Working Paper No.13/211, October.