French economists urge end to state support for declining sectors to revive national planningExecutive summary: Three French researchers published a tribune in Le Monde marking the 80th anniversary of the Commissariat général au plan, arguing that France should stop propping up sectors destined to decline. The proposal challenges current industrial policy and could redirect public spending toward more viable industries, affecting fiscal allocation and competitiveness. Researchers Antoine Jourdan, Eric Monnet, Laurent Warlouzet; Le Monde; references to the Commissariat général au plan. Policy makers may debate subsidy reforms; potential shifts in state aid programs; possible pushback from affected industries.The scholars argue that, on the 80th anniversary of the Commissariat général au plan, France must reassess its industrial policy by withdrawing aid from sectors with no long‑term viability. This would free fiscal space for strategic investments aligned with a renewed planning agenda. The proposal touches on ongoing debates about the effectiveness of state intervention and EU state‑aid rules.Connected developmentsLe paradoxe de la canicule : cette météo qui révèle impitoyablement les faiblesses de la transition énergétiqueClemens Fuest: Der Staatskonsum führt uns in den wirtschaftlichen NiedergangArbeitsmarkt: Ifo: Unternehmen bauen vermehrt Stellen abBritanniques, Belges... Pour la Fête de la musique, Paris se prépare à accueillir une vague de visiteurs européensOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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