Economic Policy is written for all those with an informed interest in economic policy problems. All articles are submitted to rigorous scrutiny by a panel of distinguished economists from around the world, resulting in a volume of authoritative and accessible articles, each followed by the comments of panel members. * Economic Policy has earned a reputation around the world as the one publication that always identifies current and emerging policy topics early. * Papers are specially commissioned from first-class economists and experts in the policy field. * The editors are all based at top European economic institutions and each paper is discussed by a panel of distinguished economists. * This unique approach guarantees incisive debate and alternative interpretations of the evidence.
Georges de Menil works at the Delta Ens, France. Richard Portes lectures in the Department of Economics, London Business School. Hans-Werner Sinn is based at the Centre for Economic Studies, University of Munich. All three are Senior Editors of Economic Policy.
Editors' Introduction. 1. Regulation, Productivity And Growth: OECD Evidence: Giuseppe Nicoletti And Stefano Scarpetta. Discussants: Philip R. Lane. Panel Discussion And Appendixes. 2.Economic Aspects Of Human Cloning And Reprogenetics: Gilles Saint-Paul. Discussants: Juan D. Carrillo And Carol Propper. Panel Discussion. 3. Household Stockholding In Europe: Where Do We Stand And Where Do We Go?: Luigi Guiso, Michael Haliassos And Tullio Japelli. Discussants: Stijn Claessens. Panel Discussion. 4. European Takeover Regulation: Erik Berglof And Mike Burkart. Discussants: Tito Boeri And Julian Franks. Panel Discussion. 5. Awarding Telecom Licences: The Recent European Experience: Tilman Borgers And Christian Dustmann. Discussants: Juan Carillo And Marcel Thum. Panel Discussion. 6. An Economic Perspective On Auctions: Philippe Jehiel And Benny Moldovanu. Discussants: Marco Ottaviani And Carol Propper