Is nationalization a trap or a tool of industrial policy?
By Jean-Luc Gaffard The closure of the Florange blast furnaces in the Moselle region by ArcelorMittal and the French government’s hunt for a buyer led […]
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The dilemma of competitiveness
By Jean-Luc Gaffard The competitiveness of a country is a complex subject. Some people rebel against the very concept on the grounds that it can’t […]
The Insolent health of the luxury sector: a false paradox
By Jean-Luc Gaffard The luxury industry has been spared the spreading crisis, which in the media’s eyes seems to be posing a paradox. This situation […]
The crisis in the automobile industry: strategic shortcomings shouldn’t conceal the impact of fiscal austerity
By Jean-Luc Gaffard The crisis in the automobile industry, illustrated by the closure of the PSA site in Aulnay, reveals not only structural difficulties but […]
Competitiveness and industrial demand: The difficulties facing the French-German couple
Jean-Luc Gaffard The obsession with competitiveness has returned to centre stage with the election campaign. This reflects the reality that French companies are indeed suffering […]
Plea for a growth pact: the sound and fury hiding a persistent disagreement
By Jean-Luc Gaffard and Francesco Saraceno The emphasis on the need to complement fiscal restraint by measures to boost growth, which is rising in part […]