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Europe's Economy: Calm Before the Storm?
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February 7, 2012 - The Euro Zone is currently experiencing a moment of relative stability, due to a massive liquidity injection from the European Central Bank, and another one on the horizon. But it may be the calm before the storm, says IESE Prof. Xavier Vives, since Europe still faces the challenge of boosting growth, and without growth, the region cannot become more competitive and deficit problems will remain. More 
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It's Not the End of the World. Economist Editor Sees Some Specks of Light in his Crystal Ball
February 3, 2012 - The only thing that is certain is that the world is not coming to an end in 2012, despite the Mayan predictions that it will all be over by December. "We are so certain of this that we are prepared to take bets on it and if we're wrong, then we'll give you your money back," quipped Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist. More
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Restoring Confidence in Banks. Prof. Antonio Argandoña Urges
Financial Reform on a Global Level
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January 31, 2012 - The liquidity crisis that began in 2007 led to a pervasive lack of trust in banks, which was triggered by the banks themselves, explains IESE Prof. Antonio Argandoña. When banks face problems, they tend "not to tell the truth," which sparks suspicion in the marketplace that the situation may indeed be very bad. More
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Flexicurity: Beneficial for Companies and Workers
January 25, 2012 - A key characteristic of flexicurity is that it allows companies to adjust their workforce, while providing important support for the worker through benefits and training. This approach facilitates transitions in the labor market and also helps boost participation rates - a critical factor in healthy economies, Prof. Núria Mas explains. More
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Cheaper to Hire in Germany than Spain?
January 17, 2012 - Since the election of Spain's new prime minister Mariano Rajoy, the spotlight has been on issues such as austerity measures and reducing the public deficit. Yet data comparing Spain with Germany indicates the country has other more urgent challenges to address, says Prof. Morten Olsen of IESE Business School's Department of Economics.
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Hans Ulrich Maerki: The Positive Side of the Crisis
January 9, 2012 - Having a "road map of strong values" will be crucial for navigating the bumpy terrain ahead in the business world, said Hans Ulrich Maerki, board member of ABB, in this interview held at IESE's recent Global Alumni Reunion in Madrid.
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IESE Prof's New Book Provides Big Picture of Global Change
January 5, 2012 - In his recently-published book, Global Trends: Facing Up to a Changing World, (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) IESE Prof. Adrian Done highlights a dozen global trends that are set to have a major impact on the world. As companies gear up to cope with these developments, they should seek to capitalize on new opportunities from a realistic perspective, he says.
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Bridging Economic Rifts: Kees Storm on Saving the Euro
January 3, 2012 - The current euro crisis is "hopefully just a hiccup that we will overcome," says Kees Storm, member of IESE's International Advisory Board, in this interview at the recent Global Alumni Reunion in Madrid.
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Pedro Videla: Good News for the Global Economy
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The Uncertain Future of the Euro
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Places to Watch: Bruno di Leo on Growth Markets
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Ecomagination: GE's Jay Ireland on Global Trends
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The Cost of Innovation: Merck CEO Discusses Challenges
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European Interest Rate Convergence an Anomaly
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China's Green Revolution. Continuous Education Session with Yan Junqi
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Ireland's Road to Recovery. Prof. Antonio Argandoña Leads Session in Dublin
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