Platform mergers and antitrust
Should internet era merger policy differ from industrial era merger policy? This paper was published in Industrial and Corporate Change by Oxford University Press.
Can climate change be tackled without ditching economic growth?
The notion of degrowth to reduce greenhouse gas emissions appears unrealistic; decoupling of emissions from growth is in principle possible but requires unprecedented efforts.
EU-India trade relations: assessment and perspectives
In-depth analysis prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA).
A green fiscal pact: climate investment in times of budget consolidation
Budget consolidation in European Union countries should be possible within EU rules, but countries should agree a green fiscal pact to protect net-zero investment.
Conditions are ideal for a new climate club
The technical and political conditions are ideal for the creation of a climate club to catalyse tougher climate action worldwide.
What is behind China’s Dual Circulation Strategy?
China’s dual circulation strategy should not be dismissed as a buzzword: its implementation will entail major consequences.
Global asymmetries strike back
This essay addresses an old question that international relations scholars view as fundamental, but which economists regard as secondary: that of asymmetries in international economic relations.
A Safety Net for the Green Economy
How to protect workers hurt by the fight against climate change.
Building the Road to Greener Pastures
How the G20 can support the recovery with sustainable local infrastructure investment.
A new direction for the European Union’s half-hearted semiconductor strategy
The EU needs a more targeted strategy to increase its presence in this strategic and thriving sector, building on its existing strengths, while accommodating its relatively low domestic needs.