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The euro debate Greece is not having
You may be amongst those who are not convinced of the devastating effect that the policy mix and pace of fiscal contraction in Greece is having on society. If so, you may subscribe to the official line trotted out by the country’s lenders that the program is helping the country regain competitiveness and the economy fix its external imbalances.
Contributor: Yiannis Mouzakis
Categories: Europe (282), Economy (331), Greece (498)
Credit origination and transmission: Are Greek banks part of the problem or the solution?
The twin challenge in Greece’s financial sector remains the liquidity position of banks and their lending capacity to the real economy. Any assumption of a quick return to normality and business as usual are premature.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Economy (331), Greece (498)
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Last man standing
Until a few days ago the only thing connecting SYRIZA and Texas was the lone star on their flags. But, suddenly, the US’s second-largest state seems to have provided a defining moment for Greece’s second-largest party.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (387), Greece (498)
When will Greek banks operate as credit institutions again?
Despite the successful recapitalisation process and continued restructuring of the Greek banking sector, the credit transmission mechanism towards the real economy remains severely impaired. Two key reasons account for this severe deficit.
Contributor: Jens Bastian
Categories: Europe (282), Economy (331), Greece (498)
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Are politicians in Greece promoting reforms or social cannibalism?
Myths have fuelled much of outside perceptions of the Greek crisis. From the lazy Greeks to the runaway shadow economy, observers have sought explanations for the country's problems in these contrived and skewed observations on life in Greece. Like all fairy tales, though, they make for a good story but are rarely a true reflection of reality.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (387), Greece (498)