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In this article the author criticizes the reaction of the European Union (EU) to the financial crisis in Greece, noting that the country will likely be bailed out by the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She points to weaknesses in both the American and the British economies and...
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The article reports on the status for the exchange rates of Italy's euro in 2011. It notes that the euro comes under pressure when concerns were heightened over the sovereign debt predicament of Greece. It mentions that the euro only strengthened after Eurozone leaders accepted a bailout package...
- Greek tragedy unfolds. // Railway Gazette International;Feb2011, Vol. 167 Issue 2, p25
The article examines the impact of the financial crisis in Greece on the railroad industry. A large part of Trainose's passenger services have been indefinitely suspended, affecting approximately 700 route kilometers and may result to the permanent closure of some routes. Lianokladi Stylida,...
- Executive summary. // OECD Economic Surveys: Greece;Aug2011, Vol. 2011 Issue 14, p8
The article provides a summary on the economic reform in Greece in 2011. It examines the potential success of the adjustment programme adopted by Greece to deal with economic crisis. It describes the results of reforms that were carried out by the government. It cites several actions that can be...
