
Macroeconomic policies
Rigorous and diligent analysis of monetary and fiscal policy as well as structural policies that contribute to economic policy post-pandemic.
Bruegel’s macroeconomic policy research looked at monetary policy, fiscal policy and structural policies that will contribute to economic policies in the post-pandemic era. On monetary policy, our scholars have observed how central banks in advanced economies are being confronted with multiple dilemmas as inflation rises, while the European Central Bank’s pandemic emergency purchase programme continued. On fiscal policy, the main question has been when and how to roll back the stimulus as unemployment levels reached record lows.
Bruegel scholars continue to evaluate the measures put in place during the COVID-19 crisis in EU countries. Our researchers also assess structural policies to be put in place after COVID-19. Even though the horizon remains uncertain, given the evolution of the pandemic, questions such as the future of productivity growth after COVID-19 are important factors for recovery after decades characterised by slow productivity growth in advanced countries.
Recently published and updated

European Union countries’ recovery and resilience plans

The Élysée Treaty: 60 years on
A review of Franco-German relations on the anniversary of the Élysée treaty.

Global and regional Gini coefficients

Economy: Inflation peaking, recession looming?
In 2023 we might see positive economic surprises in Europe: better-than-expected growth and lower-than-expected inflation.

Economic policy wrapped up 2022
As 2022 closes, we look back at some of the most important and interesting economic policy developments from Europe and the world.

Buying time for proper electricity market reform
A structural reform of the electricity market is necessary in light of the increasing demand for electricity and the growing share of renewable energy
Upcoming events

[email protected]: The international tax framework with Pascal Saint-Amans
Invitation-only event with Pascal Saint-Amans who will talk about the international tax framework, its state of play and perspectives.