The Instituto de Estudios Financieros (IEF) and Barcelona Finance School (BFS) hosted an event titled “Mind the Gap: two positions in front of an uncertain economic scenario” in Barcelona. The event, moderated by Ferran Teixes, featured economists Gonzalo Bernardos and Pablo Agnese, who presented opposing views on global economic leadership. Bernardos criticized Donald Trump’s economic strategies, calling them a danger to international stability, while Agnese argued that Trump represents a new leadership paradigm that could yield positive results. Both experts agreed on Europe’s delicate situation but differed in their analysis. Bernardos criticized Angela Merkel’s legacy, while Agnese highlighted Europe’s minimal contribution to global emissions. The debate also covered Spain’s potential economic benefits from reduced exports to the U.S., labor market challenges, and monetary policies. The event underscored the necessity of diverse perspectives in understanding a rapidly changing world.
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