Greece: Troika's harsh policies will not work
The way to achieve whatever framework one thinks is good for the Greek economy is through persuasion, not compulsion.
Athens
AS THE Greek crisis proceeds to its next stage, Germany, Greece and the triumvirate of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Central Bank and the European Commission (now better known as the troika) have all faced serious criticism. While there is plenty of blame to share, we shouldn't lose sight of what is really going on.
I've been watching this Greek tragedy closely for five years, engaged with those on all sides. Having spent the last week in Athens talking to ordinary citizens, young and old, as well as current and past officials, I've come to the view that this is about far more than just Gree…
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