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Economy

Opportunities and risks for the European economy in 2018

2017 has been good, but normalizing monetary policy now takes center stage

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The most important policy area that will deserve careful deliberation and cautious action is monetary policy.   © Reuters

As 2017 draws to a close, it is a good moment to review the main risks for the upcoming year and explore some of the opportunities.

Let us start with the opportunities: 2017 has been a good year for the global and the European economy. GDP growth numbers have been revised upwards in Europe with the notable exception of the United Kingdom. Unemployment has been falling rapidly while employment is at an exceptionally high level.

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