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With Emmanuel Cugny to comment on economic news: Elise Huillery, pprofessor at Paris-Dauphine University and member of the Council for Economic Analysis; and Philippe Trainar, member of the Circle of Economists, professor holding the insurance chair at the Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers.
Record growth, sustainable growth?
After the historic recession suffered in 2020 due to the health crisis, the French economy rebounded sharply in 2021 with growth of 7%, unseen since 1969. Many indicators are green: unprecedented employment rate since 1975 , record drop in unemployment, business investment which exceeds its pre-crisis level… Same situation in the United States: last year, American growth (5.7%) was the strongest since 1984. Has the machine started again for good or is it just a flash in the pan?
Education: more diplomas to earn more?
With the high school reform initiated by the government and carried by Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer, teachers are alarmed at the place given to mathematics. They note the decline in the number of young people following the course, especially among girls. Is this a problem for access to higher education? What is the link between level of training and wages in France?
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