Europe

Is the World Economy Headed for a Fall?

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead, experts say.

Is the EU’s New Copyright Directive Too Complex to Work?

The EU wants to help content creators and publishers gain more money and rights, but its new directive could hurt platforms and the overall online ecosystem.

Why the U.K. Auto Industry Is Stalling Over Brexit Risks

A no-deal Brexit could force more layoffs, plant closures and relocations among U.K. automakers, say experts.

WOW Bows Out: Lessons from the Downfall of a Budget Airline

A faulty business model, rising oil prices and competitive pressure all contributed to the demise of Iceland’s WOW Air, according to experts.

Does Capitalism Need a Big Fix?

Capitalism has lost its way, argues economist Paul Collier in his new book, The Future of Capitalism. A review by Peter Vanham from the World Economic Forum looks at possible[…]

Exhausted by Scandal: ‘Dieselgate’ Continues to Haunt Volkswagen

The SEC is after the German automaker’s CEO for allegedly defrauding bondholders by not coming clean on its emissions “defeat device.”

Europe’s Crucial Year: Will It Rise to the Challenge?

The Eurozone faces a host of potentially destabilizing developments this year. But the region also has harbors some strong assets, which it is attempting to build up further as a[…]

The Brexit Endgame: Will the U.K. Avoid Chaos?

Experts discuss whether last-minute negotiations can help the U.K. avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union.

Farewell to the A380: Why It Became a Drag for Airbus

Wrong calls on market size and shifts in demand patterns, along with an inflexible design, limited the runway for the world’s largest passenger airliner.

An Outsiders’ Guide to Brexit

Because there is so much complexity surrounding Brexit, analysis tends to fall short. In this opinion piece, Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett offers a concise guide to the situation and predicts[…]

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