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Jürgen Matthes
Jürgen Matthes heads the Research Unit of International Economics and Economic Outlook at the German Economic Institute (IW), the largest privately financed economic think tank in Germany. Before taking this position in 2015, he held several positions in the IW Köln which he joined in 1995. His economic studies were undertaken in Dortmund and Dublin (1988-1995). Jürgen Matthes has published on a wide range of topics covering EMU, current account imbalances in the euro area, the competitiveness of nations, the pros and cons of globalization, structural economic change, trade policy, and the global financial crisis.
More by Jürgen Matthes
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On the future of the EMU: is more fiscal integration indispensable?
Blog
01 Jul 2020
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Smart Fiscal Consolidation: Achieving Sustainable Public Finances and Growth
Blog
10 Jul 2013
Publications written or edited by Jürgen Matthes
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The 7Ds
The 7Ds - Debt Extended
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Policy Briefs
Coming out of the Shadows: The European Stability Mechanism and Euro Area Governance
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The 7Ds
The 7Ds - Debt in Depth
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Research Papers
Why Price Stability Matters
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Policy Briefs
Reforming Economic and Monetary Union: Balancing Spending and Public Debt Sustainability
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IN FOCUS
Up, Up and Away? A Price Stability Guide for Policymakers
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IN BRIEF
For a More Robust Approach Towards China in European Trade and Investment Policy
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Research Papers
Smart Fiscal Consolidation: A Strategy for Achieving Sustainable Public Finances and Growth
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