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From Louis XIV to Arnault: why Europe’s luxury success is not all good

If it’s not clear how much smartphones boost productivity growth, it is safe to say French perfume and Italian handbags contribute even less.

European markets have received a big lift from the global boom in luxury sales – a piece of unambiguously good news for the region.

Nonetheless, this success story also raises a troubling question: has Europe become too reliant on a sector many see as a symbol of decadence?

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Ruchir Sharma is a writer and investor, and the author of four books, including most recently "The 10 Rules of Successful Nations". He is chairman of Rockefeller International.

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/world/europe/from-louis-xiv-to-arnault-why-europe-s-luxury-success-is-not-all-good-20230605-p5ddxj