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European investment
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Investing in growth: Europe's next challenge

December 2012—Private investment was the hardest-hit component of Europe’s GDP between 2007 and 2011—but it can also be a major driver of the region’s recovery. more

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France may face a shortfall of 2.2 million highly skilled workers by 2020
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French employment 2020: Five priorities for action

May 2012—Unemployment is rising. Unless it comes down, France won’t be able to sustain its beleaguered social safety net.more

The Swedish economy
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Growth and renewal in the Swedish economy

January 2013—Sweden's economy is faring better than many of its peers, but to compete in the long term, the nation must address five key issues. more

Whats ahead for banking in Eastern Europe
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What’s ahead for banking in Eastern Europe

February 2012—Long-term growth opportunities will emerge when the turmoil subsides.more

European growth and renewal path to recovery
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European growth and renewal: The path from crisis to recovery

July 2011—Europe is growing again, but the recovery is uneven and under threat from the continuing eurozone debt crisis. Europe has significant strengths on which to build but needs to address profound long-term challenges that could limit its future growth.more

Debt and deleveraging: Uneven progress on the path to growth
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Debt and deleveraging: Uneven progress on the path to growth

January 2012—Reducing debt in mature economies continues to be a long and slow process. But lessons of history show that with the right reforms during deleveraging, countries can return to robust long-term growth.more

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A path for growth in Europe
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Beyond austerity: A path to economic growth and renewal in Europe

October 2010—With multiple pressures on growth and constrained public finances, Europe needs structural reform even to match past GDP growth rates. Parts of Europe have begun to reform with demonstrable success. more

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After the crisis Refining Germanys economic model
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After the crisis: Refining Germany’s economic model

May 2010—A McKinsey report argues that the country should exit the recession by building on its strengths.more

Basel III Now the hard part for European banks
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Basel III: Now the hard part for European banks

November 2010—New banking rules will squeeze capital and profits. But there are ways that banks can cope.more

Whats the future of mobile banking in Europe
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What’s the future of mobile banking in Europe?

October 2011—Bankers say mobile devices will transform retail banking but aren’t investing enough to exploit the opportunities.more

Europes struggling asset managers
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Europe’s struggling asset managers

October 2011—Despite some bright spots, the industry is losing market share and having trouble attracting funds.more

Winning the battle for the home of the future
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Winning the battle for the home of the future

October 2011—European utilities may soon have to earn a growing share of their profits by helping households save energy rather than consume it.more

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