Global economy and trade

China’s tales of the future

How science fiction is shaping China’s economics, politics and society.

The European Renewal: Making the most of pandemic recovery

COVID-19 remains dangerous, but if Europe can continue its unprecedented fiscal co-operation the crisis could give way to a new era of prosperity.

EU Enlargement in a New Light

A collection of articles compiled following a joint Bruegel-Intereconomics event on EU enlargment.

Euro-dollar parity: beyond symbolism

Lack of certainty that the euro will stay prevents it from a greater international role. Until addressed, the dollar will continue to be hegemon.

What role for China in the global refining crunch?

Despite high prices, China’s substantial spare oil refining capacity remains restricted.

Revisiting Europe’s energy independence

Challenges of an energy independent Europe.

A possible G7 price cap on Russian oil: issues at stake

A price cap on Russian oil might improve the current western sanctions regime, but effectiveness will depend on the west’s willingness

Ukraine and Taiwan on the Biden-Xi chessboard

Overall, Biden and Xi seem to be converging on their strategies for global dominance

A decade of economic policy

Guntram Wolff looks back at the past decade of Bruegel contribution to economic policy in Europe.

China’s non-market practices, impact on the world, and what to do about it?

Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Understanding Sri Lanka's current crisis

What needs to be done to address the Sri Lankan crisis and how does it relates to China?

A new kind of Belt and Road Initiative after the pandemic

The Belt and Road Initiative is turning from infrastructure financing into an instrument for Chinese soft and hard power.

Global and regional Gini coefficients

Is China bailing Russia out?

The mystery of China-Russia economic relations in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for Europe.