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Emmanuel Cugny and Hadrien Bect receive Anne-Sophie Alsif, teacher of economics at La Sorbonne, head economist of the research company BDO France; And Philippe Trainar, member of the Circle of Economists.
Is reindustrialization stalling in France? In the first half, announcements of cessations of activity in industry and energy progressed faster than those of new factory openings. Several studies also show that young engineers are increasingly avoiding industry in favor of services. In this unfavorable context, to restore public accounts, Prime Minister Michel Barnier is preparing tax measures targeting certain companies.
Can we reindustrialize the country by taxing companies, even temporarily and in a limited way?