Publications
Iceland´s Financial and Economic Crisis : Causes, Consequences and Implications
This Policy Paper, written by Rok Spruk shows with great details that Iceland´s crisis was not caused by free market and economic freedom but rather by Iceland´s monetary policy.
Policy Paper: Eastern and Central Europe - Second Wave of Reform and Success
This Policy Paper, written by Nima Sanandaji, argues that the crisis will by no means erase the prosperity gained, and they are set for a rapid return after the crisis. Also, these countries continue reforming in the midst of the crisis.
Policy Paper: Europe - A Force for Free Competition
This policy paper, written by economist Stefan Karlsson, describes the benefits derived from globalization – and shows why we need more of it. Globalization will go on. The question is whether Europe will benefit from it in the future or if only other parts of the world will.
The Financial Crisis and the Poor: A Second Look
It is a widely held belief that the financial crisis will hit the world’s poorest the hardest. However, most economic indicators that are pertinent to developing countries – international trade, foreign direct investment, rand emittances - will remain at levels comparable to the mid or late 2000s. And most importantly, global poverty is expected to continue to shrink in 2009 and 2010.
Yes, Europe Can!
This is an optimistic and fact-filled book, outlining how Europe can continue to improve and become more competitive, innovative and the best place in the world to live.
Policy Paper: The Financial Crisis - A Gigantic Failure of Politics
The publication is written by Johnny Munkhammar, EEI Research Director, and Nima Sanandaji, Managing Director for Captus. They describe how politicians, not free markets, created the crisis and argue that the world needs freer financial markets.
EEI Brief: Sweden - The Free-Market Powerhouse
This EEI Brief describes the Swedish recipe for economic and social progress.
In Defence of EU Enlargement
In this policy paper, Fredrik Segerfeldt defends the enlargement process of the EU. He shows the benefits of this process for Europe as a whole and argues for further enlargement. This message is important, especially because politicians so far have been unsuccessful in explaining the benefits derived from enlargement to the European public.
Policy Paper: Let the Internet Flourish
Johnny Munkhammar’s policy paper focuses on the important issue of the regulatory framework of tomorrow’s Internet.
EEI Brief: Immigrant Entrepreneurs for Europe
This EEI Brief by Nima Sanandaji focuses on maximising the potential of immigrant entrepreneurs in Europe.
Policy Paper: Competition, Innovation and Prosperity
In this EEI policy paper, Slovenian economist Rok Spruk makes a theoretical case for innovation and shows how it benefits from competition as well as R&D, using several interesting empirical examples.
Policy Paper: What Competition Has Done for Europe
Johnny Munkhammar's policy paper shows how competition has brought tremendous advantage for Europe and how it has led to economic development using theoretical, historical and comparative evidence. He also focuses on where competition is needed and what the EU can do to encourage competition.
The Real Reasons for Iceland´s Crisis
Johnny Munkhammar and Stefan Folster in EUobserver
