US industrial policy in search of efficiency
Donald Trump’s main campaign promise is the relocation of manufacturing to the United States. During the long period of globalization, industrial jobs have shifted to Asia, and China in particular,…
Philippe Waechter's blog
Employment and the Supreme Court: Donald Trump reassured in his choices
An earthquake affecting American employment. The saga continues unabated. A few weeks ago, Donald Trump, upset by the weak job creation figures, fired the head of this publication. The figures…
Young women at the heart of change in Western societies
Everyone is paying attention to the world that is changing dramatically. Artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and geopolitics are all upheavals that capture our attention on a daily basis. And then…
The keys to the week of May 13, 2024
My point of attention: Europe is on the road to decarbonizing its electricity productionMy expectations this week: the US inflation rate for the month of April 7 themes this week=>…
Keys of the Week, March 11 2024
My point of attention: Countries in the South are driving growth in the EurozoneNext week’s update: US inflation rate Six themes this week =>What if inflation did not fall in…
Employment – key to the European cycle momentum
The pace of economic activity in the euro area will depend on the profile of the labor market.Three starting points:1 – Surveys suggest that businesses and households are rather pessimistic. The results are everywhere below…
The Euro Area creates more jobs than in the US. Is it efficient ? What about France and its specific labor market ?
Employment is growing in the Eurozone and activity is growing rapidly despite the crisis in Ukraine. However, the room for manœuvre in the management of the economy is limited. Very…
Employment is on the rise in the Eurozone but productivity is a drag
Employment in the Eurozone increased by 0.5% in the last quarter of 2021. Over one year, it increased by 2.1%. The level of employment is now higher than that seen…