Greek Endgame: From Austerity to Growth or Grexit - Softcover

The author traces the origins of Greece's current economic crisis, incorporating his own opinions on the failures of the Greek government and the European Union. He presents several reform policies that he believes will relieve the Greek economy, and allow the country to continue to use the euro. * Survival: Global Politics and Strategy * This is an impressive account of how Greece entered the crisis and the obstacles it faces in exiting it. It shows expertise, skill in clear expression, and well-balanced judgement. It is neither narrow nor shallow: it contextualises the crisis, appropriately, in its European, international, and historical settings. In a period of fast-moving events, its account will endure. I recommend it to all. -- Kevin Featherstone, Eleftherios Venizelos Professor of Contemporary Greek Studies and Professor of European Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science This is a fascinating read. As a former Cabinet Minister and one of Greece's most respected economists, Christodoulakis delivers an analysis that is both insightful and accessible. His account of the history and pre-history of Greece's bailout drama, is an invaluable resource to all those interested in the reform of the Eurozone and the future of European integration. -- Dimitris Papadimitriou, Professor of Politics and Director of the Manchester Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE), University of Manchester Greece is pursuing a high-risk strategy in getting bail-outs from Germany and the rest of Europe. But the costs of a Grexit in terms of inflation and decline in living standards will be enormous. This brilliant analysis of Greece's dilemmas are wonderfully described by a former Minister of Finance of Greece, who is also a very sensible and knowledgeable macroeconomics professor. Let us hope that the politicians of Greece take heed and keep Greece afloat and in the Eurozone. The book will appeal to both academic and policy audiences and is a must-read for anyone interested in a voice of reason in these turbulent times. -- Rick van der Ploeg, Professor of Economics, Oxford University

Written by a former Greek Minister of Finance, this book analyses the past, present and future of the Greek Crisis.