Both Greece and Germany would benefit from quitting and then instantly re-joining the European Economic and Monetary Union.
If a country could leave the Euro, what would be the implications? Julian Le Grand argues that some of the Euro-member states should quit and instantly re-join (QIR) the European Economic and Monetary Union. Such an option would not only benefit deficit countries, such as Greece, but also surplus countries, such as Germany. With the possibility of a Greek exit […]
How to have a serious referendum on Brexit and avoid a rerun of the original
A number of things were wrong with the 2016 referendum, including the disenfranchisement of key stakeholders and the extent of misinformation by both sides. Given that referendums should be informed exercises in democratic decision-making, Bruce Ackerman and Sir Julian Le Grand explain what a referendum on the deal should look like.
We are moving to a world where the decisions […]