Import Tariffs: Why?
Import tariffs are discouraged by economists but celebrated by certain politicians and economic agents. Donald Trump is currently their number one fan, having declared “tariff” as “the most beautiful word […]
Carry-on luggage: The Vueling case and its effects
Recently, European Union lawmakers voted in favor of adopting a proposal that will allow air travelers to carry, free of charge, one personal item and one piece of hand luggage […]
Is Industrial Policy Worth the Effort?
The Letta and Draghi reports helped rekindle the European debate over the merits of industrial policy, including the promotion of national champions. Some, like Harvard’s Dani Rodrik, see this type […]
Europe’s 2017 Roam-Like-at-Home Regulation
In June 2017, the EU enacted the so-called Roam-Like-At-Home (RLAH) regulation. Essentially, network operators were required to end surcharges to consumers travelling within the European Economic Area (EEA). Before the […]
Government support for SME innovation: Does it work?
Until 2014, there was no pan-European policy tool designed to directly support the innovative efforts of individual SMEs. EU innovation policies were typically focused on cooperative R&D projects bringing together […]