Stagnation Versus Growth in Europe: Capitalism in the 21st Century [Paperback]

This book explores the debate on the policies required to overcome the crises of 2008 and 2011, in which the focus on short-term measures has overshadowed the need to analyze the low growth rate in the European Union, and especially the Eurozone, as the basis for interventions that will counteract the tendency toward stagnation. Factors that lie at the root of the low growth are examined in depth, covering, for example, the impact of the demographic trend toward an aging population in Europe, consequences of inequality for growth, challenges posed by technological change, competition from emerging countries, and difficulties in improving European governance. In addition, potential actions to foster innovation and avoid long-term stagnation, such as new measures to open up markets, stimulate competition in services, and promote green growth, are discussed. The book comprises a selection of contributions presented at the XXVII Villa Mondragone International Economic Seminar, which brought together renowned economists and representatives of a broad range of countries and leading international institutions. It will appeal to all who are interested in the latest thinking on stagnation/growth, inequality, governance, competitiveness, and innovation in Europe.Making progress in economic and monetary union.- Long-term tendencies in the shares of total household income flowing to upper and lower quantiles of European households.- When secular stagnation meets Piketty's capitalism in the 21st century: growth and inequality trends in Europe reconsidered.- Long term patterns of European accumulation and growth: Europe at a turning point.- Those things you might not see, which are still beneficial.- Demographic changes and economic growth.- Industrial policy, investment and green growth.- The investment plan for Europe: a contribution to addressing the EUs competitiveness challenges.- Thl3Y