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Milton Friedman is often quoted as having said something to the effect that inflation is taxation without legislation on multiple occasions during his career (cf. for example Friedman and Friedman 1980, Ch. 9). In other words, he pointed out that …
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We revisit the euro’s promise of convergence through a new Divergence Monitor tracking business and financial cycle synchronization since the …
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The 10th Austrian Economics Meeting Europe will take place at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO) in Angers (France) from …
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For much of the past decade, Europe has been weighed down by prolonged economic stagnation. Growth has slowed, productivity has …
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As the story goes, there are no free rides. The costs of each journey must necessarily be borne by someone. …
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America’s housing market is failing a growing share of households. Prices and rents are at record highs, and homeownership is …
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Introduction The UK Budget papers of November 2025 acknowledge the funding models through which the government plans to increase the …
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