The Making of a Crisis

June 2, 2010 0

Today’s crisis in Europe can be traced back to eight primary causes, beginning with introduction of the euro over a decade ago. […]

The Euro Crisis: A Threat to the US Economy

June 2, 2010 0

The United States has a vital interest in assuring that the euro crisis is controlled. If the crisis expands, both the U.S. banking system and export sector will be adversely affected by dwindling investor confidence, a falling euro, and slow growth in Europe. […]

The Euro Crisis Is Bigger Than You Think

May 27, 2010 0

Though the eight newest EU are committed to eventually adopting the euro, they all already suffer from the problems that dragged Greece into crisis, suggesting that none of them are ready to join the Euro area yet. […]

Italian Fever

May 16, 2010 0

Italy has navigated the economic crisis better than many of its European neighbors, but this should not create complacency among policy makers. Unless urgent corrections are made, Italy’s economy will evolve in ways that are bound to lead to a painful crisis. […]

The U.S.’ Eurozone Problem

May 14, 2010 0

The economies of the United States and Europe are tightly linked via trade, investment, and financial markets. If the Euro crisis spreads, U.S. banking and export sectors will suffer. […]

Europe Bought Time and Not Much Else

May 11, 2010 0

Europe’s massive rescue package has bought time for its most troubled economies, but, unless these countries move forward with necessary—and deeply unpopular—reforms, the newly available money will do little to save them. […]

Can Spain Overcome the Aegean Flu?

May 6, 2010 0

Whether or not Spain can overcome the challenges it now faces—which stem from the same source as those in Greece—depends on how quickly and forcefully the government responds. […]