CEPR Workshop on Globalisation, EMU and the Reshaping of European Economies

The main goal of the workshop is to shed light on the roots of the differences in European countries ability to reap the benefits of regional and global economic integration. Contributions in the form of international comparative analysis or case studies, possibly focused on Italy, are welcome. Relevant topics include: International competitiveness of European countries: trade patterns, price vs. quality competition, industry vs. services. Product, services and labour markets: performance, institutions and reforms. Welfare and tax systems: convergence, competition, public sector efficiency. Financial integration and deepening: efficiency of financial system, the contribution to firms growth and innovation, households savings and portfolio diversification. Political economy of adjustment: normative and institutional impediments, the role of structural reforms, microeconomic changes and macro performance [Link (scroll down)].