Marek Dabrowski, Marta Dominguez-Jimenez, and Georg Zachmann
Publication Date:
06-2020
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Bruegel
Abstract:
Since the Euromaidan protests (2013-2014), Ukraine has had two presidents and four governments. In a difficult environment of external aggression, they have initiated various reforms aimed at bringing the country closer to the European Union and boosting growth. Progress has been partial and relies on international backing, with limited domestic appetite for reform.
Topic:
Corruption, Privatization, Foreign Aid, Governance, Reform, European Union, Finance, and Macroeconomics
Maria Demertzis, Marta Dominguez-Jimenez, and Annamaria Lusardi
Publication Date:
07-2020
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Bruegel
Abstract:
The concept of household financial fragility emerged in the United States after the 2007-2008 financial crisis. It grew out of the need to understand whether households’ lack of capacity to face shocks could itself become a source of financial instability.
Topic:
Governance, European Union, Finance, Macroeconomics, and COVID-19
Zsolt Darvas, Marta Dominguez-Jimenez, and Guntram B. Wolff
Publication Date:
02-2020
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Bruegel
Abstract:
The European Central Bank’s November 2019 Financial Stability Review highlighted the risks to growth in an environment of global uncertainty. On the whole, the ECB report is comprehensive and covers the main risks to euro-area financial stability, we highlight issues that deserve more attention.
Topic:
Governance, Finance, Central Bank, and Macroeconomics