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July 05, 2010
- According to IMF estimates, all the assets at the disposal of sovereign funds are bound to grow considerably over the next few years, even if the ongoing uncertain economic trend worldwide does not allow to make reliable forecasts. But what is the limit following which the subscription to one of these funds is no longer considered a financial investment and turns into an operation with a strong political significance?
June 28, 2010
- The measures of Basel III aim at restoring trust in the financial system but they are too rigorous
June 21, 2010
- External imbalances are increasingly becoming a key variable to assess the vulnerability of a country. We show that, in this respect, Italy seems better positioned than its "periphery" neighbors. However, a dismal export performance over the last decade suggests that a problem of competitiveness does exist. Therefore, it is crucial to take action on many fronts: implementing structural reforms is the way to go