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High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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nemzetkozi-gazdasagOver three decades, China's promise became a trap for European industry
‘How China is Devouring Europe’ (1/4). In just a few decades, China has gone from being the world’s factory to a major technological rival for Europeans, who had hoped to profit on China’s vast domestic market but underestimated its capacity for innovation.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagThomas Piketty's lab proposes ambitious plan to cut global inequality and curb climate change
Building a more equitable world while respecting planetary limits is possible, economists from the World Inequality Lab assert in a report published Thursday. To achieve this, they say, targeted reductions in consumption in specific sectors, a drastic cut in fossil fuel use and changes in dietary habits will be necessary.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagFrench Economic Observatory proposes alternative to Zucman tax to better levy ultra-rich
To ensure that the wealthiest households do not escape taxation, economists Guillaume Allègre and Xavier Timbeau suggest taxing not wealth itself, but all sources of income. This would include capital gains realized through donations and inheritances.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagWho is rich in France?
Is a childless couple wealthy if they earn €6,438 per month after taxes? A new report seeks to address the lack of set criteria for measuring this demographic.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagThe 'palace' paradox: Most of France's top luxury hotels are owned by foreigners
The government’s latest ‘Palaces de France’ list was revealed on June 2, with six new additions and four removals. The label aims to showcase this flagship sector of French expertise, even though the establishments’ owners are rarely French.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagBeyond AI billions, energy emerges as the crucial battleground at Choose France summit
What drew global giants to announce €93 billion in investments at Monday’s event – with a significant share dedicated to artificial intelligence – is France’s decarbonized and structurally surplus electricity, at a time when data centers are devouring energy.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagWhy consumer electronics prices are surging
Component prices have surged in recent months, driven by both the race to develop artificial intelligence and by the war in Iran. This trend is now affecting consumer electronics, with no respite expected in the short term.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagIconic glass brand Duralex placed under receivership
The company, despite having raised funds from the French public in the autumn, placed itself under the protection of the commercial court for the third time in six years.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagMacron hosts his last Choose France summit against a backdrop of stalled reindustrialization
For the ninth edition of this event, which aims to promote France’s economic appeal, the president will welcome many foreign business leaders at Versailles on Monday, all of whom plan to invest in France. While the value of these projects is set to reach a ‘record high,’ according to the Elysée, it will not hide the difficulties the French industrial sector has faced over the past two years.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagPatrick Artus: 'Wars are economically irrational. Yet, the risk of new conflicts remains high'
The economist outlines five main reasons why the militarization of international relations is on the rise.
nemzetkozi-gazdasagThe oil crisis suits TotalEnergies' CEO perfectly
Between price caps at the pump and controversies over windfall profits, Patrick Pouyané is once again at the center of public debate. Despite the tensions, he dreams of proving that the multinational company serves the French people’s interest.