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 that have bankrupted the nation. The authors comment on recent bailouts and haircuts and explore the uncertain future of Greece in the Eurozone.

Author: M. Mitsopoulos, Theodore Pelagidis
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 01/19/2011
Pages: 307
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780230237773

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2011
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 83

About the Author
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.