Publishing Institution: Bruegel / Topic: Governance

Author:: 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
Political Geography:: Europe and Ukraine

Author:: 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
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Dirk Schoenmaker
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: Governments and companies can reinforce each other in their pursuit of sustainable development, which is based on three pillars: economic, social and environmental. An impact economy, in which governments and companies balance profit and impact, is best placed to achieve the United Nations sustainable development goals.
Topic:: Economics, Environment, United Nations, Governance, Sustainable Development Goals, Business, and Private Sector
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Maria Demertzis, André Sapir, Simone Tagliapietra, and Guntram B. Wolff
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: 'Whatever it takes' needs to be the motto to preserve lives and reduce the impact on the economy of the epidemic.
Topic:: Governance, Economy, Central Bank, Macroeconomics, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Zsolt Darvas and Zoltan Schepp
Publication Date:: 04-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: This paper presents unprecedented exchange rate forecasting results based upon a new model which approximates the gap between the fundamental equilibrium exchange rate and the actual exchange rate with the long-maturity forward exchange rate.
Topic:: Economics, Governance, Global Political Economy, and Exchange Rate Policy
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Rebecca Christie and Thomas Wieser
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: In the negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom over their future relationship, we see a high probability of a weak contractual outcome, given the dominance of politics over considerations of market efficiency.
Topic:: Markets, Governance, Europe, Brexit, Negotiation, and Macroeconomics
Political Geography:: United Kingdom and Europe

Author:: Gregory Claeys
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: To keep the euro-area economy afloat, the European Central Bank has put in place a large number of measures since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. This response has triggered fears of a future increase in inflation. However, the ECB's new measures and the resulting increase in the size of its balance sheet, even if it were to be permanent, should not restrict its ability to achieve its price-stability mandate, within its legal obligations.
Topic:: Governance, Central Bank, Macroeconomics, Judiciary, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Alienor Cameron, Gregory Claeys, Catarina Midoes, and Simone Tagliapietra
Publication Date:: 02-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: On 14 January 2020, the European Commission published its proposal for a Just Transition Mechanism, intended to provide support to territories facing serious socioeconomic challenges related to the transition towards climate neutrality. This brief provides an overview and a critical assessment of the first pillar of this Mechanism, the Just Transition Fund (JTF).
Topic:: Climate Change, Governance, Budget, European Union, Macroeconomics, Renewable Energy, and Transition
Political Geography:: Europe

Author:: Marta Dominguez-Jimenez and Niclas Poitiers
Publication Date:: 02-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Bruegel
Abstract:: Most foreign direct investment into Russia originates in the European Union: European investors own between 55 percent and 75 percent of Russian FDI stock. This points to a Russian dependence on European investment, making the EU paramount for Russian medium-term growth. Even if we consider ‘phantom’ FDI that transits through Europe, the EU remains the primary investor in Russia. Most phantom FDI into Russia is believed to originate from Russia itself and thus is by construction not foreign.
Topic:: Economics, Energy Policy, Foreign Direct Investment, Governance, Sanctions, European Union, and Global Political Economy
Political Geography:: Russia and Europe

Author:: 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
Political Geography:: Europe

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