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 …Read More

Weisbrot, M., (2014),“Why has Europe’s economy done worse than the US?”, The Guardian, 16 January. The eurozone experience shows what can happen when people lose control over their government’s economic policies. Relevant Posts De Grauwe, P. and Ji, Y., (2013), “The Legacy of Austerity in the Eurozone”, Centre for European Policy Studies, 04 October. Oxfam, (2013), “A Cautionary Tale: The true cost of austerity and inequality in Europe”, Oxfam Briefing …Read More

Esposito, M., (2013), “The systemic nature of the EU crisis: reflections on a deepening issue”, Euro Crisis in the Press Blog, London School of Economics, 02 January.  The Eurozone has entered its fourth year of crisis and 2013 has been a challenging year for a large number of Member States, who have been falling into severe debt, requesting bailouts tied to crippling austerity measures. If we thought the issue was …Read More

Sinn, H.W., (2013), “Rescuing Europe from the Ground Up”, Project Syndicate, 21 December. The European Union has earned its place as an instrument for peace in Europe. Free trade has brought prosperity to its peoples, and the freedom to choose a place of residence guards against the resurgence of totalitarian regimes. The Acquis Communautaire protects all member states’ citizens under the rule of law. Anyone who doubts the existence of …Read More