Joseph Stiglitz: Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy

Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy With Joseph Stiglitz Nobel Laureate in Economics Welcome EDELTRAUD HANAPPI-EGGER, Rector of WU Vienna ULRIKE SCHNEIDER, Chair of the Department Socioeconomics at WU Vienna ERNST STETTER, General Secretary of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) Keynote JOSEPH STIGLITZ, Chief Economist and Senior Fellow, Roosevelt Institute; Professor at Columbia University; Nobel Laureate in Economics; author of the report “Rewriting the Rules of the European Economy” Commentary MARGIT SCHRATZENSTALLER, Deputy Director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO); co-author of the report Moderation MARIA MALTSCHNIG, Director of the Karl-Renner-Institut Content Europe today is in a state of crisis, having experienced of stagnation and sluggish economic growth over the past decade. Some countries, like Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, have grappled with depression or recession for years and still suffer from unacceptably high unemployment, especially among young people. Practically on the whole continent, economic underperformance, coupled with rising inequality, brought political and social uncertainty. This toxic mixture threatens the integrity of the EU as a whole, causing frustration amongst citizens, and encouraging populist movements around Europe. Against this backdrop, the EU’s political leadership cannot continue with a business-as-usual approach. In his recent report, Joseph Stiglitz outlines a new set of rules for economic, political, and social governance in Europe that would help to recast a prosperous and equitable EU marked by peace and solidarity within the context of globalization. To improve economic performance and create shared prosperity, the rules of the European economy – broadly understood the fundamental policies governing the EU – must be rewritten. The discussion will be held in English. In cooperation with the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS), the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), and WU Vienna https://www.renner-institut.at/eventd...