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Syriza and the Greek Elections: The Tough Questions That Must Be Asked
Will Syriza make an honest effort to cleanse the Greek system of corruption and patronage, or will we see a return to the old ways?
Economist Leonidas Vatikiotis: Syriza’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough for Greece
Vatikiotis discusses the upcoming Greek elections, and the need, in his view, for Greece to depart from the eurozone.
Richard Wolff on the Greek Crisis, Austerity and a Post-Capitalist Future
The economist debunks claims that the Greek economy is recovering and proposes a post-capitalist future for Greece and the world.
Greg Palast: Greece Is a Crime Scene, and Vulture Funds Are to Blame
Investigative reporter Greg Palast discusses “vulture funds,” the eurozone and alternative solutions for Greece's economy.
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Change Greece – Change Europe – Change4all!
A victory for Syriza will allow Greece to escape from the current catastrophic situation but it will also represent green shoots of change for Europe.
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Living With a 10 Billion Euro Bailout – the Story From the Streets of Cyprus
The Cyprus bailout has altered the lives of ordinary Cypriots and turned them against the institutions which struck the deal.
What They Haven’t Told Us About the European Financial Crisis
Economist Ha-Joon Chang discusses the ongoing financial crisis in Europe, and the new economic bubble, which he argues is about to burst.
The History of a Dangerous Idea: Mark Blyth Talks Austerity, Greece and the Global Economic Crisis
Economist and author Mark Blyth traces historical origins of austerity as an economic idea and the catastrophe of attempts to enforce it.
Germany’s Unpaid Debt to Greece: Economist Albrecht Ritschl on WWII Reparations That Never Were
Albrecht Ritschl, professor of economic history, discusses Germany's unpaid war debts and reparations to Greece from World War II.
The European Conundrum: Stagnation, Massive Unemployment and Rising Debt – Despite Austerity
Europe is the sick man of the global economy once again.