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Europe's Debt Crisis and the Implications for Policy
15 September 2010, Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam

Just as economies appeared to be recovering from the global financial turmoil that began in 2008, the debt crisis in Europe, triggered by the collapse of the Greek economy, is an abrupt reminder that financial markets around the world could be hit by another recession. 

The growing prospect of a "double-dip" scenario has sharpened the focus on financial policy, with the European Union and IMF reacting to calm global markets and rescue the euro with an emergency funding package and the European Central Bank intervening in the money markets. While such belated policy action appears to have bought some time, the debate about which policies will truly foster a sustainable recovery and restore long-term confidence and stability in financial markets has been thrust centre stage. 

Are tougher fiscal rules the solution to the current strains in the eurozone? Is this enough, or should policymakers intervene with new and more radical economic policies designed to promote growth, instead of simply controlling debt? 

This strategic forum will bring together senior economists, analysts, regulators and financial sector executives to discuss the major economic and regulatory factors that will shape the future of the economy and debate what far-reaching lessons should be drawn from the crisis to strengthen Europe's economic future.

For general inquiries, please contact Annette Berry at +1 212-641-6415 or annette.berry@ft.com