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The Quiet after the Storm: Why We Should Worry about the Banking Sector
The global financial system is at a crossroads of two related processes: post-crisis reform—the so-called Basel III—that is missing its final stage, and the new political course in the United States, where the incoming administration has declared war...
Transatlantic Economic Relations in a Trumpian World
If European leaders resist the temptation to retaliate against Trump’s protectionism, Europe could actually benefit from increased U.S. tariffs on China. A commentary by Daniel Gros.
Big Tech, Antitrust, and Democracy: How to Navigate the Trump-Musk Moment
What are the consequences for the American economy and democracy? And how might this US government Tech alliance impact the European Union?We will discuss these questions with Nilanjana Dutt (Professor of Strategy in the Department of Management and ...
Proctor, Joseph Christopher
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J.Christopher Proctor
J.Christopher Proctor is a researcher at the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University (IEP@BU) studying the macroeconomics of decarbonization and the energy transition with the use of integrated assessment models.
He has a joint PhD from the Sorbonne University Alliance (University of Technology of Compiègne) and Roma Tre University, and degrees from Kingston University London, University Sorbonne Paris Nord, and the University of Tulsa. He is an editor of Rethinking Economics: An Introduction to Pluralist Economics.
Policy Brief n.32 - The Fallacy of r – g
The empirical evidence does not confirm the hypothesis that the public debt tends to be more stable in countries where the (real) interest rate is systematically lower than (real) growth. On the contrary. A policy Brief by Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
Rules That Empower: Challenges and Opportunities for EU Digital Regulation in the Time of Elon Musk
The Institute for European Policymaking presents a brand new report drafted under the supervision of professor Francesco Decarolis: Rules That Empower: Turning EU Digital Regulation into a Catalyst for Innovation
The End of Secular Stagnation: A Cautionary Signal for Governments and Central Banks
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has acknowledged that the neutral interest rate will be higher than previously expected. This shift carries significant implications for public finances.
Germany’s Debt Brake is Really a Red Herring
The German economy is weak not because of a lack of investment, but because of the sectors it goes into. German industry has specialised in mid-tech sectors, like automotive, that are now under increasing competitive pressure from China. A commentary...
Why the Trump-Musk Challenge Presents an Opportunity for EU Digital Regulation
A recently published report by the Institute for European Policymaking, written by a multidisciplinary team of researchers at Bocconi University and the Toulouse School of Economics, provides timely insights into these challenges and offers concrete ...
J.D. Vance and the Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
The incumbent’s full control over a pivotal realm of power implies several risks related to the incumbent’s behavior. The first temptation is to self-justify the strict control over AI technology “for the good of mankind” . A commentary by Andrea Col...