Agora

In ancient Athens, the agora was where citizens gathered to hear news, discuss and, later, trade. The agora was the heart of the city’s political, cultural and spiritual life. It is this spirit we hope to channel in this section of the website. Here, the Agora is a public forum for discussing events unfolding in Greece and beyond.

In May 2020, we also launched a podcast called The Agora, delivering insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests. If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora. Our show is hosted on Acast, but you can also listen to us here:

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.

27/07/2015 - 09:29

Contributor: Marios Zachariadis

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Categories: Europe (276), Economy (312), Greece (466)

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.

09/02/2015 - 10:50

Contributor: Marios Zachariadis

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Categories: Economy (312), Greece (466)

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?

22/01/2014 - 10:57

Contributor: Marios Zachariadis

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Categories: Europe (276), Economy (312)