Ludger Schuknecht Livres

The book explores the evolving function of government finance throughout the twentieth century, highlighting key shifts in policies, economic theories, and the impact of historical events on fiscal strategies. It delves into how government interventions have shaped economic landscapes and addresses the implications of these changes for modern governance and public finance. Through analysis and case studies, it offers insights into the complexities of government roles in financial management and economic stability.

The book offers a thorough examination of the European Community's trade protection policy-making processes, highlighting a bias towards national policy-makers. It argues that this bias results in a politically driven approach to the EC's administered protection, influencing how trade policies are shaped and implemented. This analysis delves into the complexities of decision-making within the EC, revealing the interplay between national interests and broader community objectives.

This book presents a holistic, comprehensive discussion of a highly relevant topic in economics: public expenditure, its history, value for money, related risks and remedies. It discusses the arguments and facts in a non-technical manner, with many tables and charts, for students, professionals and the interested public alike.

This study presents the facts, arguments and scenarios around public debt from a global perspective. Especially the largest economies feature record debt and fiscal risks, including from population ageing and financial imbalances. Given low interest rates, there is no imminent problem. But at some point, debt will have to come down.