Links | 10/03/2009
State investments, tax cuts, cash injections measures aimed at stimulating the economy are dominating the headlines in these times of recession. The European press takes a look at national and pan-European approaches to reviving the economy. » more
Debate | 09/01/2009
by Nikola Richter
Since the fate of the world has hung upon the future of finance, the European press has increasingly looked for insight to the literature of classical economics. What texts are being cited, and how? » more
Debate | 11/12/2008
by Andreas Bock
Europe is currently in a recession. Only a few months after the international financial meltdown, fears of an economic slump have become widespread. The car industry has been particularly badly affected. How does the European press view the idea of a European economic stimulus package? » more
Debate | 28/11/2008
by Gaby Mahlberg
The economic crisis is marked by growing uncertainty. Criticism of capitalism is making a strong comeback, and alternative social concepts are being put forward with reference to Marx and Christian doctrine. The European press comments on the current search for sense and the force of intangible values. » more
Background | 17/12/2008
When banks lend money to each other without guarantees, they demand a risk premium. These have risen constantly since the autumn of 2007, pointing to the crisis of confidence on financial markets. A timeline on the course of the financial crisis. » more
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