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Europe's debt crisis: 5 ways it's been put to good use

Europe’s debt crisis has roiled financial markets and populations. But beyond nationwide strikes and gyrating markets, Europe has put its crisis to good use. Here Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a research fellow at the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics points out five trends that will ultimately strengthen the European Union and the euro currency.

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Is Europe witnessing 'the end of the dogma of austerity'?

France's finance minister said so this week, just the latest in a growing chorus calling for a change to Brussels' hardline adherence to budget cuts as the solution to Europe's debt crisis.
Stefan Karlsson Germany's declining population gets sudden immigration boost

Immigration to low unemployment Germany surged to 369,000 last year, with the influx from southern European nations on the rise.
Unhappy with your life? You might be French.

French people consistently rank among Europe's most dissatisfied in surveys, despite having a higher quality of life. Researchers are trying to figure out why.
Can France's 'so-called workers' still compete on the world stage?

The recent vitriolic exchange between an American CEO and a French industry minister shone a light on the repeated criticism of the shrinking competitiveness of the French economy.
Editor's Blog What rulers overlook

From the Pharaoh's day to the present, rulers have grabbed power and established their authority. But all dynasties crumble unless they understand that power is provisional -- and that even the powerless must have a say.
Eurozone summit: Will EU get veto over national budgets?

Before leaving for the summit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the EU to be given veto power over national budgets. But European leaders remain divided on the idea.
Stefan Karlsson Germany: taking a deficit for the team

Germany's overall trade surplus continued to increase this year. But in trading with other eurozone countries, its €300 million surplus turned into a €1.1 billion deficit in August.This means that Germany is in fact helping to reduce the deficits of crisis-struck countries like Spain and Italy.
Haunted by Europe, US market can't get ahead

While The Street was able to ignore Europe's struggles for the past few days, the struggles of Spain on Friday proved too much for the market to bear. As Spain's stock market plunged 6 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 120 points to close at 12,822.
Stefan Karlsson Oil prices in Europe near 2008 peak levels

The price of oil in Europe is rising, in part due to a supply cut from Iran and in part due to inflationary monetary policies.
Europe's debt crisis: 5 ways it's been put to good use

Europe’s debt crisis has roiled financial markets and populations. But beyond nationwide strikes and gyrating markets, Europe has put its crisis to good use. Here Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a research fellow at the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics points out five trends that will ultimately strengthen the European Union and the euro currency.
Stefan Karlsson Why Germany's success doesn't extend to other Eurozone countries

Trade and economic interaction happens with countries outside of the Eurozone as well.
12/08/2011 06:00 pm
Opinion Europe's debt crisis: Five ways it's been put to good use

Europe's debt crisis has roiled financial markets and populations. But beyond nationwide strikes and gyrating markets, Europe has put its crisis to good use. Here are five trends that will ultimately strengthen the European Union and the euro currency.
09/06/2011 12:55 pm
Diggin' It Native plants help sustain birds and beneficial insects

A growing movement in North America advocates planting more native plants that are needed by birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
04/02/2011 10:06 am
Youth unemployment and what we can do

A Christian Science perspective: Unemployment issues that concern anyone in the job market are not out of the range of God’s infinite capacity and power to bring solutions.
03/31/2011 10:10 am
Gas prices soar past $3.50 per gallon: Are Middle Eastern uprisings to blame?

Gas prices have been only modestly affected by fighting in Libya, but a 'fear factor' is driving up oil futures, which in turn drive gas prices.
03/07/2011 07:49 pm
Africa Monitor West Africa Rising: Google sees 'ocean of possibilities' south of the Sahara

Internet statistics show that sub-Saharan Africa is on the cusp of an Internet boom, and Google plans to be there to reap the rewards.
02/22/2011 04:36 pm
ThinkMarkets A Keynesian case for austerity in Germany

From a free-market point of view, cutting government spending is the way to go when debt financing becomes unsustainable.
07/06/2010 06:31 pm
Stefan Karlsson On Krugman's refusal to accept the consequences of deficits

Paul Krugman refuses to accept the fact that if the government dissaves, it will lead to a bigger trade deficit.
06/11/2010 01:12 pm
World debt crisis: eight reasons you should care

As the world starts to focus on its debt crisis, Greece's financial woes may presage problems to come in Europe and the United States – with implications for your bank account and stock portfolio.
05/26/2010 11:10 am
Stefan Karlsson New Zealand shows some bounce

New Zealand's economy is growing so nicely, it may have to raise interest rates soon.
05/09/2010 12:44 am
How did the woolly mammoth stay warm?

To keep warm, the woolly mammoth did more than just be woolly, new research has found.
05/04/2010 01:33 pm
Iceland volcano costs US companies millions of dollars

The Iceland volcano has also disrupted tourism, trade in goods, and other economic activities for the US.
04/19/2010 07:44 pm