Quo vadis: world economy and institutions at a cross roads

This study addresses the two major challenges facing the global economy: globalization and the European structural crisis. In addition, it takes a closer look at the impact of this on the Italian economy. The findings reflect on the issue of long term growth and suggest ways in which to create sustainable financial conditions for the future.

Cover -- Half-Title -- Title -- Coptright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- Ariadne's thread in Penelope's cloth. Some provocative thoughts: the World and Europe -- Part I Will the 21st Century Be the End of Western Leadership and Power? What Will the New World and New Governance Be Like? -- 1 Views from International Institutions -- 1.1 Global economy outlook and risks -- 1.2 Long-term growth of the global economy -- 1.3 The success of emerging and developing economies: faster growth in the next decades but ... it's a very bumpy road