Joining the Eurozone, A Jump in the Dark

June 8, 2018February 10, 2019 Laurian Lungu

During the Eurosfat Forum in 2018 Laurian delivered a presentation on the main challenges Romanian and some of the unknowns it will face considering the euro zone itself is going through a difficult period.

When Should Romania Join the European Banking Union, Sooner or Later?

January 15, 2015February 10, 2019 cpagadm

Laurian Lungu and Ella Kallai
This paper was prepared for the European Institute in Romania in 2015. Laurian and Ella argued following a thorough analysis, that in joining the Banking Union Romania should adopt a wait and see strategy and carefully weigh the pros and cons.

The Impact of EU Funds on Romanian Finances

November 8, 2012February 10, 2019 Laurian Lungu

Laurian Lungu, 2012
The primary aim of this paper is to look at the potential consequences an increase in the EU budget would have onto the size of the domestic budget deficits. As the simulations in this paper show, if the EU budget for the 2014-2020 period was adopted in the current form put forward by the European Commisson,

A Note on Romania’s Public Debt

August 22, 2012February 10, 2019 Laurian Lungu

Laurian Lungu, 2012
This paper looks at main dynamics regarding Romania’s debt and budget deficits and tries to estimate the structural adjustments needed to put them on a sustainable path.

Anti-Crisis Measures on the Labour Market

December 15, 2010February 10, 2019 Laurian Lungu

by Laurian Lungu, 2010
Overview of specific labour market measures adopted in EU countries. Evaluation on Romanian policy changes (VAT, wage cuts) on consumption and tax revenues.