Silvia Merler
Silvia Merler
Non-Resident Fellow
Bruegel, Italy
Silvia Merler, an Italian citizen, is the Head of ESG and Policy Research at Algebris Investments and a Non-Resident Fellow at Bruegel Think Tank. She also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where she teaches a course in Economics of Global Markets for the online Master in Global Risks.
Her main research interests include international macro and financial economics, EU institutions and policy making, sustainable finance and financial markets.
She holds a BA and Master in Economics from Bocconi University and a PhD in European Studies with focus on European political economy, from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Friday 12
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16.55 - 17.35
Financing Europe's Future
Amphictyon Hall | Anemolia Hotel, Arachova
Programming Partner: European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
Ageing, climate change and the risk of geo-economic fragmentation will have a major impact on Europe’s future growth and therefore Europe needs determined action to maintain its international standing. The investment needs over the coming years will be enormous. Both public and private initiatives will be crucial. With countries being advised to keep spending in check, an EU Capital Markets Union could play a significant role. The question therefore is: What can be done, including at the EU level, to finance the multiple challenges European countries are facing?