In recent weeks, fears of a worldwide economic recession have become widespread because more and more symptoms appear that resemble those at the start of the great depression of 1929. However, wrong conclusions may be drawn from similar symptoms unless basic development trends as well as the...

In view of the multitude of factors which are at work it is evident that there is no one-way solution to the current problems of the EC. Rather a differentiated approach is required. In this context it is essential that the long-term economic and political goals of the Community are not...

Ten years ago, in August 1963, the Federal Republic of Germany set up a Council of Experts on Economic Development. The author - a former member of the Council - makes a resumé of the ten years' experience and the problems connected with the Council.