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Mistaking tolerance for a free rein
Agorathat cast ballots) changed allegiances compared to the September 2015 elections as far as the leading two... investment and growing the economy. A poll by Rass at the time indicated that more than 60 percent... more impressive figure. The exit from the third bailout and the return of growth to the Greek economy
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Newsletter 491 - 23/01/2026
’s prospective party could theoretically attract up to 31% support, far outstripping the potential... for agricultureTensions around the recent Mercosur trade deal are far from settled after the European... a double standard: Greek beekeepers, for instance, must follow strict EU environmental rules, yet
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S&P keeps B+ rating and positive outlook, stresses factors for stronger growth
Economyto settle at 2.1 percent in 2018 and the economy to expand by 2.4 percent in 2019, strengthening further in the 2020–2022 period. This takes Greece’s growth above the eurozone average as the economy... and services markets and the banks regain their capacity to fund the economy. Although labour costs were
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A closer look at Greece's Q3 2023 national accounts
Agora. Since this summarizes the whole economy, it is helpful to see what the data can tell us. In brief... “take fiscal measures to support the economy.” Jumping to conclusions on the basis of aggregate... the economy is doing what it is doing, in its international context. And, the focus of policy
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Newsletter 463 - 23/05/2025
media drive, the realities of the Greek economy provide a sobering counterpoint. The latest data... (PBO) outlines the severe impact of the debt crisis on the economy, an economic collapse that places... respectively. Even in the optimistic scenario, the Greek economy will not recover the losses from the debt
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Government hails rising wage data, but full picture tells more complex story
EconomyMacroeconomywith this type of government media drive, the realities of the Greek economy provide a sobering... by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) outlines the severe impact of the debt crisis on the economy... of 1.38 pct and 1.85 pct respectively. Even in the optimistic scenario, the Greek economy
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Income inequality in Greece has grown during crisis, OECD report shows
Societyon non-standard work such as part-time work, casual work and work on temporary contracts – is very... for this is that non-standard work households on average pay more taxes or have less access to benefits than their jobless counterparts. In other words, these non-standard work households have high net
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Deadly factory blast sparks debate on workplace safety
PoliticsGreek Politicsof accidents at work in sectors such as construction and the gig economy. The latest incident will put..., noting that the official figures are compiled in line with standard EU practice. Her arguments... employers to get away with lax health and safety standards. Workplace accidents Deputy Labour
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Where is Greek growth coming from?
Agorathat the economy was on track to grow by 2.3 or 2.4 percent. The graph below shows quarterly real GDP... three stages for the Greek economy. 1) The collapse of activity between early-2009 and mid-2013... were moderate, but, gradually, the economy showed progress toward more positive than negative real
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Newsletter 77 - 10/06/2016
Greece over there [in Germany].” Again, though, the truth was far less dramatic. The German Finance... that has legs of its own, ready to run amok and as far away from the truth as possible.... It is disheartening that this still tends to be the norm so far into the crisis and after voters have seen
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