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The Pescadero Perspective
news Project Syndicate 2026-07-01

Europe's Economy: Productivity Gap Masks Hidden Asset Value

Economists overlook Europe's accumulated assets when measuring its productivity gap with the US. This oversight hides the fact that Europe is living off its inheritance without converting it into new growth.

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