Policy Contribution
An earlier version of this paper was presented at ‘The MPC at 25’, a conference organised by the United Kingdom’s National Institute of Economic and Social Research, in London, 30 March 2022 The process by which central banks take decisions has evolved over the years, with a tendency towards independence and decisions taken by committees […]
Opinion
Tackling inflation requires both monetary and fiscal policy tightening. It should be done quickly to avoid building up inflationary inertia and stagflation
Podcast
How has the COVID-19 Pandemic reshaped the scope and ambition of China's Belt and Road Initiative?
Podcast
Guntram Wolff looks back at the past decade of Bruegel contribution to economic policy in Europe.
Blog Post
Expected increases in interest rates and reductions in real GDP growth rates will result in relatively small increases in public debt-to-GDP ratios, but inflation will reduce debt ratios very substantially
Podcast
What needs to be done to address the Sri Lankan crisis and how does it relate to China?
Podcast
Can economic growth be a force for good and help in the fight against climate change?
Podcast
Should Ukraine's accession to the EU be facilitated?
External Publication
The ECB should design a specific tool that will accompany interest rate hikes to neutralise the risk of fragmentation directly for countries facing it, staying within the bounds of the EU treaties and ensuring political legitimacy. We also advocate structural changes to the ECB’s collateral framework to avoid unnecessary uncertainty surrounding the safe asset status of European sovereign bonds.
Podcast
The mystery of China-Russia economic relations in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for Europe.
Podcast
A timely reflection on the EU’s latest round of sanctions banning Russian oil imports.
Opinion
Even though inflation in the euro area is lower than in the US, three issues make it a lot more difficult for the ECB to control inflation and preserve financial stability. Once again, the limits of EMU architecture are visible and will require a rethink.