Erik Berglöf
Erik Berglöf, Director of the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics, is a former chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Erik Berglöf, Director of the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics, is a former chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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
The economic situation in the so-called Arab Awakening countries is deteriorating quickly, and the imperative for large-scale coordinated action is overwhelming. But the post-1945 Marshall Plan in Eur… read more
Since 2011, the eurozone-based parent banks that dominate emerging Europe’s banking sector have been under pressure to deleverage – with potentially serious consequences for a fragile region. By ensur… read more
