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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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Enlisting productivity to reinforce European defense

August 2013—In an era of fiscal restraint, the defense future of Europe will depend on how well it can bring productivity into the equation.more

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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

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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

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European growth and renewal: The path from crisis to recovery

—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

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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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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 Germany’s economic model

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

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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

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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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