From the analysis of over 170 fiscal adjustment plans adopted in 16 countries, Alesina, Favero and Giavazzi look at the effects on growth following either tax increases or spending cuts

Compared to the era of vinyl and compact discs, more musicians achieve some success, but the top positions still remain the prerogative of a few hitmakers

Implementation of new technologies passes through digital supply chain platforms coordinated by public agencies, so that small and medium firms can become more effective at dealing with customers, suppliers, partners, and foreign markets

Political and regulatory risks have become central issues for private investors in advanced economies, as the threat of nationalization increasingly looms in the UK and elsewhere. But without stability in the regulatory framework, private investors are unlikely to fill the gap of falling public investment in infrastructure

Italy has recently decided to go beyond GDP, by considering an array of social indicators to measure the effects of budgets and policies. These consider infant mortality, poverty, inequality, and youth unemployment, but should not cloud economic judgment

Pierre Moscovici's proposal must be supported in order to achieve greater tax coordination and to move the European project forward