Europe's Growth Challenge

The future of the European economy is looking increasingly dismal. In the wake of the Great Recession, Europe's economy has in fact stagnated to a considerable degree – trailing behind the economy of the United States. Forecasts suggest an alarmingly low annual growth rate of about one percent over the next five years. This sincerely affects Europe and Denmark’s business environment. In addition, Europe’s enviable structural features such as the superior social safety net, leading educational facilities, and outstanding infrastructure will come under serious pressure if Europe fails to achieve higher levels of growth in the mid- to long-term.

Higher levels of growth are crucial for the future of Europe and its role as a global economic and political leader. However, if the European countries fail to tackle the key challenges concerning the financial role of the state, tax systems, the environment for startups, control over labor markets and migration policies, Europe’s growth may be put to a tough test.

The event on 26 May zooms in on these current economic challenges and aims to inspire a fruitful debate on the topic involving key stakeholders. The event brings together global thought-leaders and experts with rich experience in academia, government and global affairs. The event begins with a public lecture delivered by Professor Simeon Djankov on the key issues facing Europe and the possible solutions for how to overcome them. If enacted, these actions may be just what is needed to reinvigorate the slumping European economy. The lecture is followed by a public debate on Europe’s growth.

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The event is free for alumni (former student), current students and employees from Aarhus BSS. External parties are also invited to register through the link above for alumni and employees.

PRACTICAL INFO

Date: May 26 2016

Tiime: 16:00-19:00

Place: Fuglesangs Allé 4, 8210 Aarhus V. 2610 S-building, Nedre Multisal. See options for parking here.

RSVP: no later than May 20 2016 at 12:00

Language: English

Prise: Free (but registration is required)

PROGRAMME

SPEAKERS

Professor Simeon Djankov – Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, former Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Bulgaria, former Chief Economist of the World Bank, former Rector of New Economic School in Russia and Chairman of the Board of EBRD.

Klemens Hjartar – Senior Partner and Director at McKinsey and Company. 

Professor Philipp Schroder – Professor of Economics at Aarhus BSS, board member of the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority and former member of the Productivity Commission.

Professor Bo Sandemann Rasmussen – Professor of Economics at Aarhus BSS, former board member of the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority and former member of the Danish Tax Commission.