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Daniel Gros

Daniel Gros

Writing for PS since 2005
191 commentaries

Daniel Gros is Director of the Institute for European Policy-Making at Bocconi University.

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  1. Can Industrial Policy Revive Manufacturing?
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    Can Industrial Policy Revive Manufacturing?

    Dec 16, 2024 Daniel Gros shows that Joe Biden’s subsidies failed to boost industrial production – and Donald Trump’s tariffs will, too.

  2. How Europe Could Benefit from Trump’s Second Term
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    How Europe Could Benefit from Trump’s Second Term

    Nov 7, 2024 Daniel Gros urges policymakers to focus on defusing trade tensions with the bloc’s largest export partner.

  3. Policymakers’ Green-Tech Fantasy
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    Policymakers’ Green-Tech Fantasy

    Oct 9, 2024 Daniel Gros refutes the widespread belief that renewables-related industries could form the foundation of a major economy.

  4. The Improving Economics and Worsening Geopolitics of Clean Energy
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    The Improving Economics and Worsening Geopolitics of Clean Energy

    Sep 9, 2024 Daniel Gros warns that political obstacles are preventing the widespread uptake of low-cost green technologies.

  5. The EU Should Help Ukrainian Refugees Return Home
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    The EU Should Help Ukrainian Refugees Return Home

    Aug 9, 2024 Yuriy Gorodnichenko & Daniel Gros envision a program that would bolster Ukraine's labor force and encourage European investment in the country.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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