Reinhilde Veugelers edit

Professeur à l’Université de Louvain et membre du Bureau des conseillers pour la politique économique du président de la Commission européenne Site personnel de l'auteur Écrivez à Reinhilde Veugelers
  • Feb. 20, 2006

    How to make globalization work for Europe?

    The ability to source and locate globally is one facet of the ongoing process of integration of world markets. Like globalization, relocation offers important opportunities to our companies who can cut costs and improve quality. The increased efficiency enables them to improve their competitive position in world markets. It also offers benefits to consumers, through lower prices for goods and services and access to a wider range of choice. -->However, many doubt whether this brave new world is equally enticing for our workers. Many fear the impact delocalisation and outsourcing may have on employment, especially on those with lesser skills. And increasingly, even those with advanced skills fear being exposed to competition, as developing countries move up the value chain and into services.

  • Feb. 19, 2006

    Mondialisation : pourquoi l’Europe perd du terrain

    Insuffisamment attractive pour les entreprises étrangères, l’Europe ne parvient pas à faire glisser ses activités traditionnelles vers les nouveaux secteurs dans lesquels elle devrait avoir un avantage comparatif. Mais en partant de l’analyse de ses handicaps, on peut convertir la menace en opportunité.