Redefining
the role of
the state
REDEFINING
THE ROLE OF
THE STATE
For decades, there was a consensus that reducing the role of the state and cutting public debt would generate wealth. This contributed to a chronic underinvestment in education and public infrastructure. New research focuses on establishing when and how governments need to intervene to better contribute to long-term prosperity and to stabilize rather than aggravate economic fluctuations.
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Debt brake 2.0 - Which kind of reform achieves what?
Good money - A question of political will? With Philippa Sigl-Glöckner and Stefan Kolev
Making government action more efficient
KNOWLEDGE BASE
REDEFINING
THE ROLE OF
THE STATE
The Challenge
Decaying infrastructure and a lack of investment in education and innovation expose the weaknesses of an overly market-driven paradigm.
What went wrong
Reducing the role of the state in the economy was seen as the best way to ensure high levels of growth.
New Economy in Progress
The challenges of our time require us to rethink the role of the state and the need for a more active fiscal policy.
5 POSSIBLE WAYS THAT ARE DISCUSSED TO REDEFINE THE ROLE OF THE STATE
THE STEEP DECLINE IN NET PUBLIC INVESTMENT
Would a wealth tax really reduce inequality?
New Paradigm Knowledge Base – Update on the role of the state
What role should the state play in innovation policy? How can the infrastructure investments needed for climate protection be financed by the state? Does a socially acceptable implementation of the Green New Deal require the EU to relax its debt rules?
On how to create fiscal space through public enterprises
“Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism”
“Mission Economy” - Short Cut Highlights
Election analysis: Scholz’s respect formula appealed to voters
Election narratives of the SPD candidate for chancellor with very high approval ratings among the population / Core statements in the CDU program significantly less popular / Analysis of a Civey survey commissioned by the Forum New Economy
Agenda for Germany's future finance minister
Fiscal policy trade-offs will be a key issue in Germany's coalition negotiations. From debt brakes to climate investments, what's facing the next government? That was the main question of a panel organized by NEF and Forum New Economy.
Rethinking the state
Do we have to reform the debt brake?
Using Nation Wide Rent Caps to Combat the Housing Crisis?
Do tax cuts on credit end up financing themselves?
The disenchanted state
How much debt is too much?
In light of record levels of public debt, the question of how much debt is too much debt is on the table. Four economists have now discussed this question in a panel discussion.
“Trickle-down economics has never worked.”
US president Joe Biden calls to build the US economy from the middle and bottom up – a clear opposition to tax cuts for corporations and the rich.
How German companies feel about key election issues - A mood survey
How do German companies view key campaign issues such as industrial and climate policy shortly before the election? Deutsche Bank surveyed 200 companies on this issue - with surprisingly heterogeneous results.