Blog post
22 June 2017
Can EU actors keep using common law after Brexit?
English common law is the choice of law for financial contracts, even for parties in EU members with civil law systems. This creates a lucrative legal
Trade policy
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Blog post
31 May 2017
How export growth achieved adjustment of massive trade deficits in the euro area
The reduction of current account deficits in euro-area countries since the 2008 crisis is strongly driven by increases in exports that dampened the ef
Blog post
31 May 2017
Pharmaceutical industry at risk from Brexit
Pharmaceuticals are a hugely important industry for the EU and the UK. The sector creates thousands of jobs, billions of euros in exports, and is Euro
External publication
29 May 2017
The future of globalization
This brief reviews the main features of the recent globalization, attempts to explain its persistence over the centuries and why it is likely to persi
Opinion piece
08 May 2017
Brexit will change millions of lives. Our leaders must do more than posture
From the land border with Ireland to expats’ pension rights, there is much to negotiate.
Policy brief
05 May 2017
Central Asia at 25
After a decade of growth based on hydrocarbon booms, Central Asian countries are faced with increasing challenges to complete their transitions to a m
Blog post
04 May 2017
Europeans rediscover enthusiasm for globalisation
The general political mood on both sides of the Atlantic seems to suggest declining public support for globalisation, but people in the EU increasingl
Opinion piece
25 April 2017
What are China’s global economic intentions?
At this January's Davos meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced to a surprised audience that China would be the world’s new champion of global
Blog post
24 April 2017
The decline of the labour share of income
What’s at stake: at odds with the conventional wisdom of constant factor shares, the portion of national income accruing to labour has been trending d
Blog post
19 April 2017
Trump’s U-turn on trade with China is good news, but the EU should not be complacent
President Trump has so far been softer on China than his campaign promises predicted. This is welcome. However, the EU has a lot at stake, and should
Blog post
12 April 2017
Building a more resilient and inclusive global economy
Curtain raiser speech ahead of the 2017 IMF Spring Meetings delivered at Bruegel by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
Policy brief
08 April 2017
Europe’s role in North Africa: development, investment and migration
The authors of this Policy Contribution propose five ways in which EU policymakers can contribute to development in North Africa and build partnership
Blog post
03 April 2017
Is China’s innovation strategy a threat?
What’s at stake: A number of recent contributions accuse China of acquiring technology from abroad without respecting international rules. This blog r
External publication
03 April 2017
Key policy options for the G20 in 2017 to support an open and inclusive trade and investment system
In the face of exceptional challenges, the G20 should step up its efforts in 2017 to preserve the current global trade and investment system, includin
Opinion piece
16 March 2017
Europe should lead the way with multilateralism
Despite the unique partnership with the USA, Europe needs to reflect on its place in an unstable world. Especially if the US Administration moves towa
Blog post
01 March 2017
NAFTA in play: How President Trump could reshape trade in North America
How will the story of NAFTA unfold under the Trump presidency? Uri Dadush examines three possible scenarios and provides an overview of the policy imp