Publications

Núñez Ferrer J. (2018), ‘Financial Instruments and Promotional Banking in the EU are Growing – But is this Justified?’, Intereconomics, Volume 53, Number 6, pp 326-331.
Carrera S., L. van Hertog, R. Musmeci, M. Pilati, J. Núñez Ferrer, L. Vosyliūtė (2018), ‘Oversight and Management of the EU Trust Funds: Democratic Accountability Challenges and Promising Practices’, study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament.
Alcidi, C., J. Núñez Ferrer, R. Musmeci, M. Di Salvo, M. Pilati (2018), ‘Income Convergence in the EU: Within-country regional patterns’, CEPS Commentary, 05 February 2018.
Alcidi, C., J. Núñez Ferrer, R. Musmeci, M. Di Salvo, M. Pilati (2018), ‘Income Convergence in the EU: A tale of two speeds’, CEPS Commentary, 9 January 2018.
J. Núñez Ferrer, D.Gros (2018), 'The Multiannual Financial Framework, where continuity is the radical response', CEPS Commentary, 4 May 2018.
Alessi M., J. Núñez Ferrer, C. Egenhofer (2018), ‘Suspended in legal limbo: Protecting investment in renewable energy in the EU’, CEPS Policy Insights, 2018/03, January 2018
Núñez Ferrer J., I. Taranic, P. van den Oosterkamp, K. Veum (2017), ‘The making of a smart city: replication and scale-up of innovation in Europe’, Report written for and published by the European Commission’s Smart Cities and Communities Information System, 12 November 2017.
Núñez Ferrer J., I. Taranic, P. van den Oosterkamp, K. Veum, ‘The making of a smart city: policy recommendations’, report written for and published by the European Commission’s Smart Cities and Communities Information System, 12 November 2017.
Núñez Ferrer J., D. Rinaldi, A. Thomadakis, M. Nesbit, A. Illes (2017), ‘Financial instruments: defining the rationale to trigger their use’, research study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2017), ‘New Financial Rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union – Impact on Local and Regional Authorities’, Report for the Committee of the Regions.
Núñez Ferrer J., D. Rinaldi, M. Nesbit, A. Illes, Paquel K., A. Hassel (2017), ‘MFF post-2020: Key challenges and opportunities for cities and regions’, Report for the Committee of the Regions.
Rinaldi, D. and J. Núñez Ferrer (2017), ‘The European Fund for Strategic Investments as a new type of budgetary instrument’, In-depth analysis, study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament, reprinted as CEPS research report No 2017/07, April 2017
Gros D., Alcidi C. Núñez Ferrer, J., Rinaldi D. (2017). ‘The Instruments Providing Financial Support to Member States’, In-depth analysis’,study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament, reprinted as CEPS research report No 2017/06, March 2017
Núñez Ferrer J. (2016), ‘The Multiannual Financial Framework post-2020: Balancing political ambition and realism’, CEPS Policy Insight No. 2, 18 November 2016
Núñez Ferrer J. (2016), ‘The impact of Brexit on the EU budget: A non-catastrophic event’, CEPS policy brief No.347, 7 September 2016
Núñez Ferrer J. (2016), ‘Briefing for the Presidency Conference on the Multiannual Financial Framework’, Dutch Presidency Conference, Amsterdam, 28 January 2016
Núñez Ferrer J., J. Le Cacheux, J. Benedetto, M. Saunier (2016), ‘Study on the potential and limitations of reforming the financing of the EU budget’, Report for the High Level Group on Own Resources.
Nunez Ferrer J., N. Durazzi, L. Geyer, T. Gilles (2016), ‘Assessment of the Youth Employment Initiative’, In-Depth Analysis for the Policy Department Budgetary Affairs of the European Parliament.
Alessi M., C. Egenhofer, J. Núñez Ferrer, N. Fujiwara (2015), ‘Impacts of EU Climate and Energy Policies on Industry’, Chapter 12 in G, Van Calster , W. Vandenberghe , L. Reins (eds.), ‘Research Handbook on Climate Change Mitigation Law’, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, UK.
Emerson M., G. Avery, M. Beblavý, A. Behrens, S. Blockmans, H. Brady, A. Hájková, K. Lannoo, J, Núñez Ferrer (2014), ‘British Balance of Competence Reviews, Part III: More reform than renegotiation or repatriation’, EPIN papers.
Breining C., Nunez Ferrer J., Rizos V. et al. (2014), ‘Orchestrating Infrastructure for Smart Cities’, White paper by the International Electrotechnical Commission
Mortensen, J., Nunez Ferrer J. Infelice F. (2014), ‘How do Member States handle contributions to the EU budget in their national budgets?’, Study for the Policy Department Budgetary Affairs of the European Parliament.
Núñez Ferrer J. and M. Katarivas (2014), ‘What are the effects of the EU Budget? - Driving force or drop in the ocean?’, Briefing note for the European, reprinted as CEPS special report
Núnez Ferrer J. (2013) (editor), ’Guidance document – EU Funding Mechanisms for Smart Cities’, Finance Working Group (multiple authors), EU Smart Cities Stakeholder Platform.
Núnez Ferrer J. (2013) (editor), ’Guidance document – Financing Models for Smart Cities’, Finance Working Group (multiple authors), EU Smart Cities Stakeholder Platform.
Núnez Ferrer J. (2013), ‘Implications of the Annual EU Budget for Local and Regional Authorities’, report for the Committee of the Regions, specific contract 4707.
Medarova K.,Volkery A., R. Sauter, I. Skinner, S. Withana , J. Núnez Ferrer (2013), ‘Study on the optimal use of EU grants and financial instruments in the next Multiannual Financial Framework to address the climate objective’, report for DG CLIMA & annex
Egenhofer C., Alessi M., Teusch J., Nunez Ferrer J. (2012), ‘Which economic model for a water efficient Europe?’, CEPS Task Force report. November 2012
Núnez Ferrer J.,Morazan P., Schäfer T. Behrens A. (2012), ’Blending grants and loans for financing the EU’s development policy in the light of the Commission Proposal for a development cooperation instrument (DCI) for 2014-2020, ‘, report for the European Parliament – Directorate for External Policies.
Núnez Ferrer J.,Volkery A., Withana S. Meldarova K. (2012), ‘Implications for the EU and national budgets of the use of innovative financial instruments for the financing of EU policies and objectives’, Report for the European Parliament, Directorate General for Internal Policies.
Giovannini A., Casale A., Núnez Ferrer J.,Ivan P., Gros D., Pierce F. (2012), ’The implications for the EU and national budgets of the use of EU instruments for macro-financial stability’, Report for the European Parliament, Directorate General for Internal Policies, PE 453.237, Brussels 18/06/2012
Núñez Ferrer J. (2012), ‘Investing Where It Matters – A Sustainable ‘Green Growth’ Agenda for the EU Budget’, INTERECONOMICS, Vol 47, No. 3, May/June 2012
Altmann M., P. Schmidt, Mr. J. Winkler, A. Brenninkmeijer, J.-C. Lanoix, P. Trucco, C. Egenhofer, A. Behrens, J. Núñez Ferrer, M. Alessi, A. Gergiev, J. Teusch, S. Uski-Joutsenvou, H. Holttinen, J. Kiviluoma, S. Niskanen (2012), ‘European Renewable Energy Network’, report for the European Parliament - Economic and Scientific Policy, ITRE Committee, IP/A/ITRE/ST/2011-07 (2012)
Van der Geest W. and J. Nunez Ferrer (2012), ‘Private Partnerships for Regional Infrastructure: Lessons from the European Union’, in B. N. Bhattacharyay, M. Kawai, R.M. Nag (eds.), 'Infrastructure For Asian Connectivity', Asian Development Bank Institute, Philippines, Edward Elgar Publishing.
Van der Geest W. and J. Nunez Ferrer (2012), ‘Managing Regional Infrastructure: European Union Institutional Structures and Best Practices’, in B. N. Bhattacharyay , M. Kawai, R.M. Nag (eds.), 'Infrastructure For Asian Connectivity', Asian Development Bank Institute, Philippines, Edward Elgar Publishing
Withana, S., Núñez Ferrer, J., Medarova-Bergstrom, K., Volkery, A., and Gantioler, S. (2011) ‘Mobilising private investment for climate change action in the EU: The role of new financial instruments’, IEEP, London/Brussels.
Núñez Ferrer, J., C. Egenhofer, C., M. Alessi, (2011), ‘SET-Plan, from concept to Successful Implementation’, CEPS Task Force Report, May 2011
Núñez Ferrer, J., C. Egenhofer, A. Behrens (2011), ‘Innovative approaches towards EU blending mechanisms for development finance’, CEPS Special Report, May 2011
Núñez Ferrer J. and D. Tarschys (2012), ‘Investing where it Matters – An EU budget for long term growth’, CEPS Task Force Report, Brussels.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2011), ‘The EU Budget: A good crisis wasted?’, CEPS News editorial, September 2011.
Núñez Ferrer, J. and Filippa Figueira (2011), ‘Achieving Europe’s R&D Objectives: Delivery tools and the role of the EU Budget’, Report No 6, SIEPS, Sweden.
Egenhofer, C., M. Alessi and J. Núñez Ferrer (2010), ‘Greening EU cities, The Emerging EU Strategy to Address Climate Change’, CEPS Task Force Report, CEPS, Brussels
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2010) ‘Limiting budgetary and fiscal implications of climate change: Optimising and maximising private and public adaptation capacity’, background paper prepared for the Conference in the context of the EU Belgian Presidency ‘Adaptation to the changing climate: time to intensify efforts’, Brussels, 23-24 November 2010
Egenhofer C., J. Núñez Ferrer, A. Loeschel, A. Dannenderg, D. Osberghaus, A. Behrens, A. Georgiev, J. Mortensen, P. Heller (2010), The fiscal implications of climate change, PART I and PART II, Study for the Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission, Brussels.
Altmann M., P. Schmidt, Mr. W. Weindorf, Z. Matra, A. Brenninkmeijer, J.-C. Lanoix, O. van den Kerckhove, C. Egenhofer, A. Behrens, J. Núñez Ferrer, R. Bleischwitz, A. Crisan (2010), ‘Assessment of Potential and Promotion of New Generation of Renewable Technologies’, report for the European Parliament - Economic and Scientific Policy, ITRE Committee, ED 528/15232(2009).
Van der Geest, W., F. Snyder, K. Conte, Y. Decreux, T. Ikezuki, B. Jackson, O. Skorobogatova, X. Pichot, J. Núñez Ferrer, M. Karshena, O. von Hagen, B.A. O’Callaghan (2010), ‘Market Access, Trasparency and Fairness in Global Trade: Export Impact for Good 2010, Flagship Report, International Trade Centre, Geneva.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2010), ‘Internal and external EU climate objectives and the future of the EU budget’, European Policy Analysis, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies (SIEPS) March, Issue 2010:1 epa
Núñez Ferrer, J., Behrens A. and Egenhofer C. (2009), ‘For a sustainable, competitive and greener EU budget – Integrating the Climate Change objectives of the EU’, Task Force Report, CEPS.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2009), ‘A Budget for the Future of the EU’, in ‘Think Global – Act European - European Think Tanks Contribution to the Trio of the French, Czech and Swedish Presidencies of the Union’, eds. Elvire Fabry and Gaëtane Ricard-Nihoul, Notre Europe, Paris.
Behrens, A., Egenhofer C., Núñez Ferrer, J. (2008), ‘Does the EU have sufficient resources to meet its objectives on energy policy and climate change?’, Study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament, 6/3/2008
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2008), ‘The Evolution and Impact of EU Regional and Rural Policy’, FAO and World Bank joint working document No1.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2008), ‘Can reforming own resources foster policy quality?’, SIEPS, working document No 3, www.sieps.se
Ülgen S., I,. Atiyas, A. Renda, J. Núñez Ferrer, M. Tekçe (2007), ‘Second generation structural reforms: de-regulation and competition in infrastructure industries in light of EU harmonisation - The evolution of the Turkish telecommunications, energy and transport sectors in light of EU harmonisation’, Report by EDAM and CEPS, November 2007.
Núñez Ferrer J. and Kaditi E. (2007), ‘The EU added value of agricultural expenditure – from market to multifunctionality – gathering criticism and success stories of the CAP’, Study for the Policy Department on Budgetary Affairs, European Parliament, 5/12/2007
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2007), ‘The EU Budget – The UK rebate and the CAP – Phasing them both out?’, CEPS Task Force Report, CEPS, Brussels, pp. 108.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2007), ‘EU budget and policy reforms in order to promote economic growth’, ITPS working document R2007:015, www.ITPS.se
Núñez Ferrer J. (2007), Memorandum, in ‘Funding the European Union’, Report with evidence, House of Lords European Union Committee, 12th Report of Session 2006–07, pp.74-76.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2006), ‘Increasing the Market Access for Agricultural Products from Bangladesh to the EU’, Occasional Papers 58, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), pp.58
Egenhofer C., L. Van Schaik, M. Keading, A. Hudson and J. Núñez Ferrer (2006), ‘Policy Coherence for Development in the EU Council: Opportunities, Barriers and Strategies for the Way Forward’, CEPS Special Report, published by Brookings Inst Pr., pp.202
Fujiwara N., J. Núñez Ferrer and C. Egenhofer (2006), ‘The Political Economy of Environmental Taxation in European Countries’, CEPS Working Document, No. 245.
Núñez Ferrer, J. and D. Kernohan (2005), ‘Enlargement and Industrial Competitiveness: Policy Implications for new and old Member States of the EU’, CEPS Working Document, No 235; published 2007 in ‘Industrial competitiveness and Restructuring in an Enlarged Europe’, eds. Iraj Hoshi, Paul J.J. Welfens, Anna Wziatek-Kubiak (Polish Academy of Sciences), Palgrave Macmillan.
Kernohan, D., Núñez Ferrer J. and A. Schneider (2005), ‘The EU Budget Process and International Trade Liberalisation’, Working Document No. 230, CEPS, Brussels; this working paper is based on the policy paper commissioned by the European Parliament entitled ‘Policy paper on the negotiations/decisions in the WTO and the likely impact on the EU budget and policy options for the European Parliament’.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2005), ‘Review of institutional framework for regional development policy in France’, study completed for the World Bank, Washington.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2005), ‘An unorthodox way to solve the rebate crisis’, CEPS commentary, CEPS, June 2005.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2004), ‘Reassessing the Strategy and Functioning of Rural Development in the EU’, paper presented at the Conference Europe at the Margins: EU Regional Policy, Peripherality and Rurality, 15th & 16th April 2004, University of Angers, Angers, France.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2002), ‘National and EU Policy Mix - Economic Efficiency in the Rural Areas of the CEECs’, published in the Proceedings of the Workshop ‘Rural non-farm employment and development in transition economies’ in London the 6 and 7 March 2002, National Resources Institute and the University of Greenwich.
Núñez Ferrer, J. (2002) ‘The Future of Organic Farming in the CAP - Perceptions and Economics’, Working document, Policy Research Group on Food Policy, Transition and Development, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2001), Measuring the influence of voting rules in the Council of the EU on the Common Agricultural Policy, Past, Present and Future, PhD dissertation, University of London.
Pelkmans J., D. Gros, J. Núñez Ferrer (2000), Long-run Economic Aspects of the European Union’s Eastern Enlargement, Working Document, Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy.
Brenton P. and J. Núñez Ferrer (2000), ‘EU Agriculture, the WTO and Enlargement’, in S. Bilal and P. Pezaros (eds.), Negotiating the Future of Agricultural Policies: Agricultural Trade and the Millennium WTO Round, Kluwer Law International, London, pp.113-131.
Núñez Ferrer J. and M. Emerson (2000), Good Bye Agenda 2000, Hello Agenda 2003, Effects of the Berlin Summit on Own Resources, Expenditures and EU Net Balances, CEPS working document, No 140.
Ludlow P., V. Martins and J. Núñez Ferrer (2000), Establishing suitable strategies to improve sustainable development in the Portuguese outermost regions of Madeira and Azores, Working Document, No. 139, CEPS, Brussels.
Núñez Ferrer J. (2002), ‘Measuring the influence of voting rules in the Council of the EU on the Common Agricultural Policy, Past, Present and Future’, PhD Thesis, University of London.