Economic Development
Economic development includes not only the idea of growth and enrichment, but also that of an improved quality of life.
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Economic questions are approached from a political economy perspective: the evolution of the global economic system, governance and institutions, dynamics and trends of various economic zones (United States, Russia, China, emerging markets...). European issues are at the core of our research.