In the fast-paced arena of the global economy, countries compete in a never-ending race for prosperity and influence, with each country striving to outpace others. The prize? Nothing less than economic supremacy and growth to outshine all others. As Luxembourg is traditionally not considered as a powerhouse when it comes …
The history of the world is marked by plenty of gloryful, but also very bloody events. Since the beginning of written history, and we are sure even before humans started to carve events in stones, humans didn’t shy away from protecting their interests through war and combat. Luckily, humanity has …
There is a famous phrase, well known to many: “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold,” speaking to the interconnectedness of the global economy, which entails ripple effects as a consequence of major shifts. Not unlike the COVID-19 pandemic, the current inflationary cycle has taken on a life of …
At this point, we’ve all gotten used to the word “crisis”. It’s entrenched in our daily vocabulary. We can barely pass a week without something being referred to as a crisis. In this blog entry, we will revisit some of the main points shared during the Journée de l’Economie event …
Everlasting growth has been the panacea of the socio-economic model we live in today, a logic not unlike the big bang theory expansion. However, this single idea is increasingly blamed for fueling the latest global economic crises and for aggravating the climate issues we face today. This criticism comes at …
“What unites people? Armies? Gold? Flags? Stories. There’s nothing more powerful than a good story”, in the immortal words of Tyrion Lanister, a fictional character from Game of Thrones—arguably the most debated series in the history of TV. Much has been written, said and heard about why the idea of …
Fear or uncertainty, which comes first? Which is the cause and which the effect? Although this could trigger an egg-and-chicken-dilemma conversation, we simply wanted to find a convincing explanation of why CEOs’ global economic growth expectations have changed considerably in 2019 compared to the 12 previous months. We could have …
Our Golden Age Index 2018 shows that the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is gradually improving towards a greater engagement of older individuals in the workforce. Weighing an average of seven indicators that reflect the labour market for workers over 55 years, the Index shows that countries like …
CEOs around the world are surprisingly optimistic about the economic and business environment in the next 12 months, according to our 21st CEO Survey. Where does this positivism, balanced across regions, come from? Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, corporate misbehaviour, and the job-killing potential of artificial intelligence, 2018 may turn out …
Luxembourg has been ranked in the top 10 of the most attractive city in Europe for real estate investment, according to the 2018 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report. While the country’s outstanding economic growth and political stability are undeniable arguments, Brexit has boosted Luxembourg real estate prospects. Though it’s …
