The Economics Department
The mission of the EIB Economics Department is to provide economic analysis and studies to support the Bank in its operations and in the definition of its positioning, strategy and policy. The EIB Economics Department consists of a team of 25 economists and staff, under the responsibility of the Director Debora Revoltella.
Paths to growth in Europe’s centre, east and south-east
The crisis has forced countries to address structural unbalances in the EU periphery but also in Europe’s centre, east and south-east. The Conference on European Economic Integration was organised by the central banks of Finland and Austria in Helsinki on November 26 and 27, 2012. This highlighted the importance of sustainable economic policies and institutions promoting policies for achieving sustainable economic growth in these countries. Debora Revoltella, Head of the Economic Department took part in a discussion entitled “Stop and go of capital flows and deleveraging”.
