European Commission - Economic and Financial Affairs -

Paying for climate change © Mi Ran Collin

Climate change:
Who is going to pay?

Although the outcome of the UN climate change conference that ended on 19 December was disappointing, the Copenhagen Accord nevertheless represents the first step in determining how to finance mitigation and adaptation measures. It puts in place fast-start funding of 30 billion US dollars for the period 2010-2012 and sets a goal of mobilising 100 billion dollars a year by 2020 to address the needs of developing countries.

Ageing © iStockphoto.com - Bradley Mason

“Down but not out”:
The sustainability of public finances in a turbulent economy
The Sustainability Report 2009 concludes that fiscal policy in most Member States is not sustainable. Fiscal stimulus and other measures intended to re-start the European economy were necessary and successful, but have brought with them a large increase in government deficits and debts.

Two scientists demonstrating formulas © iStockphoto.com

Product Market Review 2009:
Microeconomic consequences of the crisis and implications for recovery
Examining the microeconomic consequences of the crisis can help us better understand the drivers of recovery. The 2009 Product Market Review explores the impact of the crisis on the structure of the EU economy and on innovation.

Annual Research Conference panel © European Union

Crisis encourages a re-examination of economics:
DG ECFIN 6th Annual Research Conference: Crisis and Reform
The financial crisis and recession have presented a major challenge for policy makers – and for the economics profession. While there has been little disagreement regarding the immediate crisis response, there has been less agreement on the medium- to long-term approach.

Zagreb © iStockphoto.com - Dubravko Grakalic

Croatian accession
“Nearing the finish line…?”
Croatia has weathered the recession relatively well thanks to the inherent strengths of its economy. Nevertheless, the country’s large foreign debt is a key vulnerability.

ARTICLES BY THEME

All articles