Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/171369 
Year of Publication: 
2017
Series/Report no.: 
Economics Discussion Papers No. 2017-94
Publisher: 
Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), Kiel
Abstract: 
Severe recessions and financial crises are frequent. Their effect on the economy is persistent and often exceeds initial projections. They can also be a strong driver of widening inequality. Therefore it is important that measures be taken to minimise the risk of such events while strengthening the potential for economies to innovate and prosper (Phelps, Mass Flourishings: How Grassroots Innovation Created Jobs, Challenge and Change, 2013). An economy's resilience to crises and recessions can also be strengthened. Minimising risks requires the accurate monitoring of home-grown vulnerabilities in realtime; coping with the consequences means identifying and putting in place policy settings and mechanisms that can help absorb the impact of a severe downturn and facilitate a swift rebound of economic activity. Strengthening resilience will also provide a key contribution to solving the global problems of rising populism, nationalism and protectionism.
Subjects: 
resilience
growth
equity
income equality
social inclusion
financial crisis
debt
JEL: 
A10
C01
G01
G28
P16
Creative Commons License: 
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Document Type: 
Working Paper

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