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AUSTERITY VERSUS STIMULUS
Group 6Rafael Ramos Codeco/Paul Yu/Catherine Chien
29th Academy of International Economic Affairs, MOEA.Taiwan, August 2014
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Main topics
How United States of America (USA) and Europe Union (EU) Governments faced the 2008 Global Crisis: USA – Stimulus EU – Austerity
Importance of the private sector for the effectiveness of these measures.
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The USA case
Stimulus between 1,2 to 1,5 trillion (6% of the GDP);
Results reached: GDP growth average of 2% per year since 2009; Unemployment official rate of 7,5%.
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The European Union case
Government expenditures has been cut by half;
Results reached: GDP is standstill; Unemployment rate is 12%.
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Protest in London June this year --- No more Austerity! Demand the
Alternatives--- Ask for living wage Ask for proper housing Ask for tax justice Ask for public ownership for bank
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The importance of the private sector in USA
Firms and households weight on goods and services purchasing;
Uncertainties of investors; Investments directing to abroad;
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The importance of the private sector in EU Firms and households weight on goods and
services purchasing; The direct involvment of government in private
sector (as part-owners or seating on corporate boards).
EU’s private sector less entrepreneurial and innovative.
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Obrigado!Thank you!
谢谢