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Europe's choice: growth or safety net
"The euro was supposed to achieve higher productivity and growth by bringing about a deeper integration between economies," says Simon Tilford, chief economist at the Centre for European Reform, a London think-tank. "Instead, integration is slowing. The lack of flexibility in labour and product markets raises serious questions about the likelihood of the euro delivering on its potential."