Rehabilitation of the Lost Decade(s) As in the case of most developing scientific fields, it is also true that economic models and metrics should only…
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Imaginary interview about the European monetary system
“What did the Romans ever do for us”? This well-known question made its first appearance in the film ‘Life of Brian’, during a scene when…
Turkish independence fight
The imbalances, which impeded Turkey’s economy for year, finally surfaced. The consolidated power and the country’s populist politics have led to the overheating of the…
The Mirage of Convergence
Workers are essential for the economy. This seemingly leftist idea is also the cornerstone of any market economy. Currently, the pool of available workers in…
The moral hazard of lazy thinking
When a local or national government proposes a solution in the form of new taxes or subsidies, it is time to get suspicious. Money is…
On weak footing
In the last few weeks the news were dominated by the prospect of a new Italian government. The general elections in March have left the…
Convergence of the East
The desire to catch up with Western living standards is an open secret among the post-socialist states of Europe. Currently, the Hungarian economy enjoys all…
Man of steel
The leader of the free world, who prefers to communicate his outbursts on Twitter, once again sent shockwaves trough the networks of global politics. At…
Our life and blood…, but not our oat
The origins of the outcry above dates back to National Convent of Pozsony on the 11th of September 1741. The freshly crowned queen’s predecessor secured…
Never having enough bonds
The European Central Bank might face new challenges with the exit of Britons. The fear of recession caused by the Brexit urged the markets to…
2016, year of the zombie banks
Zombie bank might be the expression of the New Year. This term covers a financial institution which previously had a “healthy” operation, but because of…