Erik Berglöf
Erik Berglöf, a former chief economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, is Professor of Economics and Director at the Institute of Global Affairs, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Erik Berglöf, a former chief economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, is Professor of Economics and Director at the Institute of Global Affairs, London School of Economics and Political Science.
US President Donald Trump has managed to sow doubts about the entire framework of global trade and economic openness. Mexico, like other emerging economies, is right to bemoan Trump's agenda; but ther… read more
The recent terrorist attack in Berlin, carried out by a Tunisian national, has fueled fears of further carnage in Europe. But the attack has also intensified fears in Tunisia, not just of terror, but … read more
When history comes to a turning point, it’s useful to maintain a broad perspective on events as they unfold. Watching the passage of the UK’s Brexit referendum from Lviv, in Western Ukraine, drives th… read more
At the recent meeting of G-20 finance ministers in Shanghai, many expressed concern about China's chances of reversing its economic downturn. If recent research debunking the so-called middle-income t… read more
China's impending membership in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is only one instance of the country's rapidly growing role in the major international financial institutions. The q… read more
The battle in Ukraine over the future of reform is far from won, but real progress has been made. The country’s private creditors must now do their part and join the international community and the IM… read more
As Europe celebrates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, dark clouds are again descending on the continent. Recalling what prompted the events of 1989, and focusing on the main source… read more
A decade ago, ten countries joined the EU, and all – including eight post-communist states – are now recognized as fully integrated members. As an era of geopolitical tension again descends on the Eur… read more
The turmoil in the Arab Awakening's aftermath has all but decimated the affected countries’ economies. To enable them to transform their economies alongside their political systems, while avoiding des… read more
