Economic Policy, Crisis and Innovation: Beyond Austerity in Europe

This book is a Festschrift to Annamaria Simonazzi, embracing her themes of economic disintegration in the European Union and the need to rethink European economic policies. It brings together contributions from distinguished European economists, assessing the effects of austerity and inequality, gender discrimination, poverty, and unemployment. The authors envision a progressive society with investments in research and intelligent industrial policies, driving the economy towards a more efficient and equal model of development.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 30 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This remarkable book serves as a heartfelt tribute to Annamaria Simonazzi, a distinguished European economist whose insightful and inspiring works have left an indelible mark on the field. It brings together a collection of distinguished contributions from esteemed European economists, who engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with her research, simultaneously reflecting on the ongoing process of economic disintegration within the European Union. Through their engaging contributions, these scholars pay homage to Annamaria's profound contributions by exploring the underlying causes of this disintegration and proposing potential remedies.

The book unveils the intricate connections between macroeconomic issues and the social realm, emphasizing the urgent need to reassess the foundations of European economic policies in order to address growing imbalances and disintegration. It delves into the profound effects of austerity measures alongside the dimensions of inequality, gender discrimination, poverty, and unemployment, broadening the perspective beyond the confines of the Eurozone. The authors envision a progressive society where investments in research and intelligent industrial policies drive technological change and propel the economy towards a more efficient and equitable model of development characterized by high productivity and sustainable wages.

While certain chapters directly address policy issues, policy suggestions and proposals are interspersed throughout the book, offering valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers and scholars alike. This volume will captivate academics, economists, and policy-makers interested in understanding the policy response of European institutions to the challenges posed by the Great Recession and subsequent developments in the European economies. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the themes presented in this book have the potential to resonate with a broader international audience.

\n Weight: 460g\n
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032083728\n \n