The Macroeconomics of the European Crisis

Today I gave a  (long) talk at the Conference on Sovereign Risk and the Euro. The presentation, The Macroeconomics of the European Crisis, went through the crisis’ common causes (current account imbalances), the heterogeneous labor market outcomes, and sovereign debt vulnerabilities to political risk. Those interested in the presentation can download  it here

The Italian Banks’ Bail-out: A Deafening Silence

What are the main lessons from the Italian bail-out of the two Veneto region’s banks ? At the European level, the bail-out is a nail in the coffin of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), as it shows that European rules for protecting tax-payers can be easily circumvented. It creates a precedent that does not […]

Proportional Rules and Troika Risk

In a December 2016 post I discussed the likelihood of Italy falling back into chaotic political instability, capital flights, rising bond spreads and bank runs (TROIKA scenario). I argued that much would depend how the Gentiloni government would manage the hot potato of the new electoral rules, the troika scenario being more likely if  a proportional system […]

Lunedì Incontro su Brexit all’Università Cattolica

Lunedì 21 novembre 2016 Cripta Aula Magna, ore 15.00 Largo A. Gemelli, 1 – Milano Presentazione del Rapporto OSSERVATORIO MONETARIO N. 3/2016 BREXIT Introduce e coordina i lavori Marco LOSSANI, Direttore LAM, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Intervengono Angelo BAGLIONI, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Fiorenzo DI PASQUALI, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Paolo MANASSE, […]

Greek Crisis: A Book Presentation in Bologna

If you are in Bologna, you shouldn’t miss this event! 18:30, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 – AUDITORIUM (SAIS Bologna, Via Belmeloro 11) “Game Over: The Inside Story of the Greek Crisis” – A Book Talk & Panel Discussion with the Author George Papaconstantinou (author) Economist; Former Minister for Finance, Greece   Paolo Manasse (discussant) University of Bologna, […]