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Joaquín Almunia

Joaquín Almunia is Vice President of the European Commission and EU Commissioner for Competition.

Commentaries by Joaquín Almunia

  • Newsart for The Competition Factor

    The Competition Factor

    BRUSSELS/MEXICO CITY – Since the global economic downturn began in 2008, debate has centered on the macroeconomic strategies and instruments…

  • The Euro Ark

    BRUSSELS – The euro is celebrating its tenth anniversary against the background of the most difficult economic climate since its birth. The …

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  • The Competition Factor

    Joseph Blower: "To achieve this, we first must follow the Hippocratic oath and avoid doing more harm." I disagree. Economists typically don't believe in free lunches. For almost any decision there are both costs ("…

  • The Competition Factor

    udi cohen: Competition- yes Growth- no. the pursue after consistent growth encourage efficiency or in other words reducing work power or unemployment especially in times of recession. and encourage innovation - …