European Recovery Project

Economic growth in the developed world has been slowing for decades. The Great Recession and the Euro crisis have further depressed Europe's performance. In this paper, Dan O'Brien explores trends in the continent's economic performance and suggests possible remedies. Despite the considerable uncertainties that exist around all policy options, he proposes a "Grand Bargain" to include a range of measures favoured across the political spectrum. Such a radical and wide-ranging response could push the European economy onto a higher growth trajectory.