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France

The Political Economy of the French Pension System Reform(s)

By Matthieu Montalban

Apr 22, 2020

Just before the crisis, European countries were designing austerity reforms that would increase inequality and reduce internal demand. Could they return?
Working Paper Series
The Price of a Vote: Evidence from France, 1993-2014

By Yasmine Bekkouche and Julia Cagé

Feb 2018

Money in politics is not a strictly American phenomenon. In France, despite strong campaign finance laws, campaign donations have a direct influence on legislative and municipal election results.
What Kind of Brexit, What Kind of European Union?

Featuring Iain Begg

Feb 9, 2017 | 04:00—05:30

A discussion on Brexit with Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow at the European Institute, London School of Economics.
Brunnermeier: Europe’s Future Will Be Settled By a Battle of Ideas

Featuring Markus K. Brunnermeier

Jan 25, 2017

A conflict which revolves around key economic policy differences on questions such as rules vs. discretion, solidarity vs. liability, liquidity vs. solvency and austerity vs. stimulus.