Understanding the crisis in Greece: from boom to bust

As the tensions in the Greek economy take centre stage in the international headlines, this book examines the failed policies and political corruption thathave bankrupted the nation.The authorscomment on recent bailoutsand haircuts and explore the uncertain future of Greece in the Eurozone. MICHAEL MITSOPOULOS is Co-ordinator of Research and Analysis at the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, Greece. He has previously worked in the Greek financial sector and has held governmental positions. He has taught as an appointed lecturer at the Economic University of Athens and the University of Piraeus. THEODORE PELAGIDIS is an advisor to the Greek Finance Minister, and Professor of Economic Analysis at Piraeus University, Greece. He is also a senior professorial fellow at the Hellenic Observatory, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. INDICE: Introduction - Vikings in Greece: Rents, the Design of the Greek Political System and the Blockage of Reforms - Corruption, Policy Inadequacy and the Greek Constitution - Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Greece - Strong Growth and Weak Institutions: The Greek Paradox Re-considered - Epilogue - -

• ISBN: 978-1-137-00796-4
• Editorial: Palgrave MacM
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 328
• Fecha Publicación: 10/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés