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The state’s role in the economy after a crisis – the rationale behind it and recommendations
The state’s role in the economy after a crisis – the rationale behind it and recommendations

Author(s): Marta Götz
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economic policy
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: crisis; EU; state intervention; market failures; industrial policy

Summary/Abstract: This paper showcases a review of recent approaches towards the state role in the post-crisis economy. The background for the analysis is the support and austerity paradox. A state is supposed to stabilise the economy, stimulate growth and prevent abuses by better supervision, and at the same time to reduce the burden on society by slashing debt. A survey of the selected literature shows that the financial turbulence and recent economic downturn call for more state presence in market processes. There is a rationale behind such interventions, although, given the risks involved, a balanced and prudent approach is required. Recommendations in this respect have been formulated.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 491-503
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English
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