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Posts by Marios Zachariadis
On the Greek crisis and German imbalances
Policies undertaken from a narrow national perspective that encourage systematic fiscal surpluses, coupled with a national consensus on wage suppression between unions and industry facilitated by the state, impact negatively upon domestic spending while increasing national saving.
Contributor: Marios Zachariadis
Categories: Europe (279), Economy (316), Greece (479)
The alternative of (tax-based) capital controls for Greece
At first glance, the potentially catastrophic consequences of Grexit on the rest of the Eurozone provide the Greek government with an important bargaining chip. However, the Greek government should take into consideration that Grexit is not the only possible alternative in case an agreement with the rest of the EZ cannot be reached soon.
Contributor: Marios Zachariadis
Categories: Economy (316), Greece (479)
A macroeconomic assessment of the Cypriot economy after the haircut
Why has the Cypriot economy faced a smaller than anticipated dip for 2013? What is the relevance of the answers to this question for the shape of Cyprus recession and for its medium to long-run economic growth prospects?
Contributor: Marios Zachariadis
Categories: Europe (279), Economy (316)