The Greek soap opera seems to be reaching its climax, making way for a new tale in which the euro is replaced by the drachma.
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Tag Archives: The Euro
Some Overlooked Aspects Of A Mighty Dollar
Yes, a strong dollar hurts exporters, but that is just one of many impacts on the U.S. economy.
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Putting Greece Where It Belongs
Greece never really qualified for the euro class, because it can’t keep up with the high achievers. Maybe it’s time to face the facts.
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The Euro’s Original Sin
The euro was meant to bind united Germany within a peaceful, prosperous Europe. But Europe was not ready to be bound and now resents it.
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Penny Wise, Euro Foolish
The eurozone undermined its own banking system in order to squeeze a few pennies out of bank depositors in Cyprus.
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Central Bank Power And Its Limit
Central bankers have the power to provide limitless cheap credit to governments, but that doesn’t fix the economy.
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Greece Closes Its Eyes And Votes
Greece went into Sunday’s election with its eyes closed, since polls have been banned since June 1. Why face facts?
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Separating News From Noise
It has been a tumultuous few weeks in the financial markets, but there is less to the news than meets the eye.
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Europeans Ask Themselves: What Is Europe?
Are Europe’s leaders trying to solve a crisis, or forge a new continental power? The euro’s fate may hinge on just what, exactly, Europe is.
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Uniting Europeans, If Any Can Be Found
French President Hollande wants a united eurozone government. It would be a better way to fund French aims with German cash.
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