The Week That Was in Europe

Klaus Adam & Dirk Schumacher
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The Week That Was in Europe

Every week, we discuss topical economic themes from a European perspective and provide perspective on key macro data news.

  1. FEB 21

    Economic Consequences of Europe’s New Geopolitical Situation, with Moritz Schularick

    Join us on as we delve into the economic consequences of Europe's evolving geopolitical landscape with our guest Moritz Schularick, President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. Together, we tackle the pressing issues arising from an imperialistic Russia, uncertain US commitments, and China's strategic maneuvers. Tune in to understand the shifts in global order and what these could mean for Europe's economic and political strategies.

    38 min

  2. FEB 15

    The Risk of De-Industrialization in Germany

    Germany's industrial powerhouse has long been the backbone of Europe’s economy. But after years of steady growth, manufacturing activity has been on a downward trajectory since 2018. Could this decline suddenly accelerate due to "cluster effects" and local economies of scale unraveling? In this episode, we dive into the forces shaping Germany’s industrial slowdown and explore whether policy interventions could halt or even reverse the trend. We ask how insights from economic theory help us make sense of these cascading risks. Join us as we discuss these pressing questions, drawing also on the academic work by David Baqaee, whose paper "Cascading Failures in Production Networks" (Econometrica, 2018) sheds light on how production networks can amplify economic shocks.

    18 min

  3. FEB 7

    Tariffs - What Do They Achieve?

    We discuss the effects of tariffs on consumers and producers, drawing on evidence from the tariff war during the first Trump administration. The empirical evidence shows that import tariffs led to increases in domestic prices, reductions in import quantities and a reduction in product variety. This coupled with additional adverse effects on global supply chains and retaliatory tariffs makes it hard to understand how the U.S. can gain in economic terms from tariffs. We draw our insights from this academic paper: Amiti, Weinstein, Redding: "The Impact of the 2018 Tariffs on Prices and Welfare" https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/jep.33.4.187

    21 min

  4. JAN 31

    Review of the ECB Meeting - January 2025

    Join our discussion of the ECB's decisions and communication following its rate setting meeting on January 30, 2025 and learn about the outlook for Euro Area growth, inflation and interest rates.

    12 min

  5. JAN 24

    Getting Germany Back on Track, with Clemens Fuest (Ifo Insitute)

    In this episode, we welcome Clemens Fuest, President of Germany's Ifo Institute, for an in-depth discussion on economic challenges and the urgent reforms needed to get Germany back on track. We dissect (i) what’s behind Germany's economic underperformance compared to its Euro Area peers, (ii) whether the upcoming elections deliver a chance for economic recovery, and (iii) what measures might be best suited to achieve a growth rebound.

    38 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    The Role of Innovation for Society, with Prof. Dan Breznitz

    Join us as we discuss with Dan Breznitz from the University of Toronto the difference between invention & innovation, the various stages of innovation and what different stages imply for the distribution of income across society. We also look at the role that innovation agencies and universities play in fostering innovation and how the divide between China and the West will affect the innovation landscape.

    51 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    Global Value Chains Under Pressure - What Future for Them? With Gabriel Felbermayr

    Join us as we discuss with Professor Gabriel Felbermayr, President of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research, the forces reshaping the intricate web of global value chains. Geopolitical tensions, mounting tarrifs and regulatory crackdowns put pressure on global economic exchange and Gabriel shares his expert insights on what the future holds and what it means for businesses and economies worldwide.

    39 min

  8. 12/06/2024

    Outlook on the Political Future in France, with Hadrien Camatte (Natixis)

    In this episode, Dirk Schumacher sits down with Hadrien Camatte from Natixis to dive deep into the fallout of the Barnier government’s collapse. - Can President Macron cobble together a new government? - What were Marine Le Pen’s motivations for toppling Barnier, and what does it mean for France’s political future? - As parliamentary elections loom in mid-2025, will the country see a stable majority—or more uncertainty? - How would a provisional 2025 budget shape France’s fiscal path and consolidation efforts? - Will political instability rattle rating agencies—and could that impact bond yields?

    17 min
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Every week, we discuss topical economic themes from a European perspective and provide perspective on key macro data news.

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  • Creator
    Klaus Adam & Dirk Schumacher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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