Tag: economy

Stagflation Still a Threat to Europe

The twin villains of high inflation and high unemployment have not left Europe. They are just taking a nap under a pile of moderately optimistic economic data.

Eurobarometer: Migration is Now Third Biggest Threat

Fewer people think that inflation and the war are the biggest challenges facing the EU, while considerably more pointed to migration than six months ago, according to the Commission’s latest EU-wide survey.

Fiscal Forecast: Sweden in the Euro? Part I

If Sweden were to join the euro, its economy would be less unstable, but more stagnant. The situation for Swedish households and domestic-oriented businesses would go from bad to worse.

Looking Forward to the Galactic Era

One day, a government official will announce that the stories are indeed true: his government has for decades been in possession of alien vessels and alien technology. That day will mark the beginning of the galactic era for humanity.

Fiscal Forecast: Should Hungary Join the Euro?

Judging from the comments by central bank president György Matolcsy, Hungary could join the euro in 2030 or soon thereafter. Would such a membership be good for Hungary?