Group 6 Rafael Ramos Codeco/Paul Yu/Catherine Chien 29th Academy of International Economic Affairs, MOEA. Taiwan, August 2014
How United States of America (USA) and Europe Union (EU) Governments faced the 2008 Global Crisis: USA – Stimulus EU – Austerity Importance of the private sector for the effectiveness of these measures.
Stimulus between 1,2 to 1,5 trillion (6% of the GDP); Results reached: GDP growth average of 2% per year since 2009; Unemployment official rate of 7,5%.
Government expenditures has been cut by half; Results reached: GDP is standstill; Unemployment rate is 12%.
--- No more Austerity! Demand the Alternatives--- Ask for living wage Ask for proper housing Ask for tax justice Ask for public ownership for bank
Firms and households weight on goods and services purchasing; Uncertainties of investors; Investments directing to abroad;
Firms and households weight on goods and services purchasing; The direct involvment of government in private sector (as part-owners or seating on corporate boards). EU’s private sector less entrepreneurial and innovative.