1. Discussion and Working Paper // 2018

    Which Role for a European Minister of Economy and Finance in a European Fiscal Union?

    The European Commission has proposed to inaugurate a European Minister of Economy and Finance with the broad purpose of streamlining the complex and fragmented decision-making processes within the European…

  2. Discussion and Working Paper // 2018

    An international comparison of the contribution to job creation by how growth firms

    This paper addresses three simple questions: how should the contribution of HGFs to job creation be measured? how much does this contribution vary across countries? to what extent does the cross-country…

  3. Discussion and Working Paper // 2018

    Do Companies Benefit from Public Research Organizations? The Impact of the Fraunhofer Society in Germany

    Among available policy levers to boost innovation, investment in applied research organisations has received the least attention. In this paper, we analyze the case of the Fraunhofer Society, the largest public…

  4. Discussion and Working Paper // 2018

    EU Budget Reforms: Where Can Europe Really Add Value?

    The debate over the next EU budget is already heating up. In early May the European Commission will publish its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the years 2021-2027. Agricultural…