Category Archives: Germany

Paul Krugman: German Wages and Portuguese Competitiveness (A Bit Wonkish)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by MG-PT

There’s a three-cornered debate among Ryan Avent, Tyler Cowen, and Karl Smith over the extent to which a more expansionary ECB policy would help the European periphery. I very much agree with Avent and Smith that Cowen, who worries … Continue reading →

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ECB’s monetary policy can’t just be good for Germany.

Posted on March 19, 2013 by MG-PT

BERLIN, GERMANY – OCTOBER 24: Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank, and Bundestag President Norbert Lammert speak to the media at the Bundestag after Draghi spoke to German parliamentarians on October 24, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Photo … Continue reading →

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Merkel Economy Shows Neglect as Sick Man Concern Returns – Bloomberg

Posted on January 9, 2013 by MG-PT

“Until now Merkel has been able to profit from the inheritance of her predecessor,” said Juergen Michels, chief euro-area economist at Citigroup Inc. in London. “But now something really has to happen, otherwise in a few years things are going … Continue reading →

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