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Costas AzariadisWashington University at St. LouisHarris DellasUniversity of BernNicholas EconomidesNew York UniversityJohn GeanakoplosYale UniversityMichael Haliassos (Editor)Goethe University FrankfurtYannis Ioannides (Editor)Tufts UniversityCostas MeghirYale University and University College LondonChris PissaridesLondon School of EconomicsThanasis StengosUniversity of GuelphDimitri Vayanos (Editor)London School of EconomicsNikos VettasAthens University of Economics and BusinessOther Contributors
Michael ArghyrouUniversity of Cardiff
Manthos DelisCity University
Jacques DelplaConseil d’Analyse Economique, Paris
Manolis GalenianosPennsylvania State University
Nikos GeorgantzisJaume I University and University of Granada
Dimitris HatzinikolaouUniversity of Ioannina
Chrysafis IordanoglouPanteion University
Pantelis KammasUniversity of Ioannina
Loukas KarabarbounisUniversity of Chicago
Yannis KatsoulakosAthens University of Economics and Business
Alexandros KontonikasUniversity of Glasgow
Andreas KoutrasIn Touch Capital Markets
Miltiadis MakrisUniversity of Southampton
Spyros PagratisAthens University of Economics and Business
Elias PapaioannouDartmouth College
Manolis PetrakisUniversity of Crete
Category Archives: Public finance
The drachma path
Once more the scenarios of a possible Greek exit from the Eurozone are in fashion. We also see scenarios of a Greek exit from the EU. Most media and commentators replicate the mutterings of European or Greek or other investment … Continue reading
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On the lack, the need, and the possibility of a reform dynamic
Nikos Vettas argues that the Greek economy can exit its current deep crisis only if a strong dynamic for reform develops. While this has been explained by many analysts since the crisis became apparent, the focus of economic policy in … Continue reading
Greek Elections 2012—TV interview of Nicholas Economides
In an interview with Bloomberg News TV, Nicholas Economides discusses the economic dilemmas facing the voters in the elections, and the impact of their decisions on Greece and the European Union. Α more extensive discussion at Chinese Radio International here.
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Haircuts and growth — Radio interview of Nicholas Economides
Nicholas Economides discusses recent economic developments at NET Radio on March 17, 2012. His main points are as follows. Although the Greek economy might require an additional haircut on loans, this will be hard to do given that most Greek … Continue reading
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The case for Greece staying in the Eurozone
The debate on whether Greece should exit the Eurozone will almost certainly resurface in the run-up to the forthcoming elections in Greece. In the article below, Miltiadis Makris reviews the basic economic arguments in favour of a country’s Eurozone membership. … Continue reading
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Greece at the PSI—TV Interview of Nicholas Economides
As Greece exchanges its old bonds with higher quality bonds and imposes a “haicut” on the face value of the old bonds, Nicholas Economides discusses Greece’s prospects. He underlines the necessity of new investment initiatives that start with bilateral national … Continue reading
Greece and the new rescue package
Should Greece default on its debt? In an article published at Les Echos on 23 February 2012, Manthos Delis argues that default is not a prudent option. Even though the current public debate on the new rescue package is primarily … Continue reading
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The prospects of the new loan agreement for Greece
Manolis Galenianos argues that it is in Greeceʼs interest to sign the new loan agreement with the troika despite the additional austerity that it necessitates. The reasons are that this agreement (1) will significantly reduce the level of uncertainty in … Continue reading
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What is the best option for Greece? Stay the course? Declare bankruptcy? Leave the Euro?
Nicholas Economides evaluates the options available to Greece: (A) accept the new agreeement with the lenders, receive €130 billion, and implement the PSI; (B) declare bankruptcy within the eurozone; and (C) decrare bankruptcy and leave the eurozone. He argues that option … Continue reading
Nicholas Economides interviewed on Bloomberg on the downgrade of Eurozone countries by S&P
S&P downgrades EU countries, Bloomberg TV interview January 13, 2012. In this interview, Nicholas Economides discusses the mass downgrade of EU countries by S&P. Although the countries’ downgrade was expected, the effect of the downgrade on the EFSF remains to … Continue reading