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Podcast - Losing game: Greece's weak defence against hooliganism
Following a deadly attack on a 19-year-old football fan in Thessaloniki in early February, the Greek government has announced new measures aimed at reining in hooliganism.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Politics (387), Society (142), Greece (498)
How economic sanctions on Russia could affect Greek economy
The imposition of financial sanctions on Russian individuals and corporate entities in response to the invasion of Ukraine has put economic links with Russia in the spotlight, as governments and companies assess the potential impact of ceasing trade with Russia.
Contributor: Georgia Nakou
Categories: Economy (331), Greece (498)
The case for a general government balance sheet
Over the course of the past year we have drawn attention to the need for a general government balance sheet. One reason for this effort rests in the observation that today’s balance sheet of a government impacts future generations.
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (282), Economy (331), Greece (498)
Podcast - Riding into the danger zone: Greece gets new jets
Greece recently received the first six state-of-the art fighter jets it has ordered from France, hoping that their arrival marks the start of an upgrade of its military capabilities, but also and improvement of its geopolitical standing.
Contributor: Agora Podcast
Categories: Europe (282), Politics (387), Greece (498)
Public sector capital stock in Greece and the Euro-19
Capital is a key input in the production function of a country’s economy. It makes another crucial factor, namely labor, more productive if such capital is efficient (quality) and sufficient (quantity).
Contributor: Bob Traa & Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (282), Economy (331), Greece (498)