Peter Bofinger Quotes

Germany, Economist
September 18, 1954

Peter Bofinger (born September 18, 1954) is a German economist and member of the German Council of Economic Experts. He is the only proponent of Keynesian economics in this council.

I don't expect to get a standing ovation from businessmen when I call for higher wages.

Peter Bofinger
Germany would be the biggest loser in a euro breakup.

Peter Bofinger
- Breakup

Germany is not like Ireland or Denmark. It is a country where the domestic market counts much more than the external market.

Peter Bofinger
- Country
The uncontrolled increase of the euro rate vis-a-vis the dollar threatens employment growth in the euro area.

Peter Bofinger
- Growth
It is true that a population which is growing older needs to save, but the question is in what form the savings are made.

Peter Bofinger
- True
- Growing
- Question
One needs a comprehensive concept that decides just how much debt states like Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy can sustainably bear.

Peter Bofinger