Martin Hüfner

Martin Hüfner is the former chief economist of Germany's HVB Group.

Germany Counters Deflation in the Eurozone

By raising real wages, Germany has launched itself into a new period of growth.

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Four Fallacies about the Greek Crisis

Four incorrect assumptions veil the truth about Greece’s economic situation.

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Mr. Draghi, Hands Off the Inflation Button!

The European Central Bank needs to realize the monetary policy bucket is now empty.

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Europe, End the Austerity Mania

Fiscal discipline does not determine economic growth and competitiveness.

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Netherlands: Another Spain in the Making?

It is not only countries in Europe’s southern periphery that mismanage their national economies.

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No Bailout for Slovenia

Wouldn’t Slovenia be better off making critical business sector reforms on its own to improve its economic potential?

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The Subprime Crisis and Global Justice

Reflections on the U.S. subprime mortgage troubles and the Asian financial crisis of 1997.

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Change in China?

What effect could Western opposition to China’s handling of Tibet have on China’s economic growth?

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Eight Potential Surprises for 2008

Will China finally lose its luster? Will the global economy stumble or soar? Here are some predictions for 2008.

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Ten Potential Surprises for 2007

From fissures in the EU to a unified Middle East to a booming world economy, what are some events that could occur in 2007?

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