Paul Krugman Predicts Greek Euro Exit, But Larger Crisis Averted (1)
Arvamus | 22 May 2012  | EWR OnlineEWR
Heather Maher, RFE/RL May 21, 2012
American economist Paul Krugman thinks introducing the euro was a mistake. But he also thinks it needs to be saved.

The current crisis in the eurozone is being driven by heavily indebted Greece, which is spiraling into political and economic chaos caused by a public backlash over government austerity measures. EU and International Monetary Fund (IMF) leaders have demanded the measures in return for bailing the country out.

Fears are rising that Athens is on its way out of the eurozone. Krugman thinks it probably is, and says the consequences would be "ugly."

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Lugeja23 May 2012 22:25
It is well known fact Euro creation was first of all political (in order to suppress nation state ideology) and we need to evaluate this goal in order to make a judgment about Euro usefulness. This is why Euro will be saved whatever it takes. The economy is always political.

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