He adds that progress is being made--particularly in Continental Europe--even if the pace is glacial.

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But this academic revolution has only just begun, particularly in continental Europe.

ECONOMIST: The best is yet to come

Growth has consistently lagged behind America's in recent years, particularly in continental Europe, where unemployment rates often hover near double digits (well above 10% in the cases of Germany and Belgium).

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The disease has caused widespread damage to ash tree populations in continental Europe and is particularly destructive to young plants.

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