| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 268 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Part I. 1. Introduction -- 2. Vikings in Greece: Rents, the Design of the Greek Political System and the Blockage of Reforms -- 3. Corruption, Policy Inadequacy and the Greek Constitution -- 4. Efficiency and Quality of Justice in Greece -- Part II 5. Strong Growth and Weak Institutions: The Greek Paradox Reconsidered -- Appendix 1. Road Transport in Greece and Government Intervention -- Appendix 2. Shop Opening Hours in Greece -- Appendix 3. Basic Examples of Details that Degrade the Greek Business Environment -- References for Chapter 5 and Appendices -- Notes -- Index |
| Summary |
"In recent years the Greek economy has been rigorously debated in the international financial arena. This book engages with the current economic challenges facing Greece, examining how and why a previously strong economy can tether with complete collapse. The Greek economy of the 90's posed a unique international paradox. It combined strong economic performance that is rapid GDP growth and strong productivity growth, with a weak performance on many other fronts that range from poor labour market institutions and low competitiveness, to poor environmental protection and high levels of corruption. This volume examines the working of the Greek political system and the way it relates with the Greek society, the salient aspects of the Greek Constitution and the design of the political system and, ultimately, the failing of the rule of law. It presents the facts that undermine the long term prospects of the economy and reveals the nature of the powerful redistributive rent-seeking groups that keep markets closed and distorted, vehemently resisting reforms in Greece today. This book is essential reading for all interested in Greece's economy, political economy and European economics."--EBL book details |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Financial crises -- Greece -- History -- 21st century
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Political corruption -- Greece -- History -- 21st century
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Economic Conditions.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- Comparative.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economic Conditions.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economic History.
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Economic history
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Financial crises
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Political corruption
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Ekonomiska förhållanden -- Grekland.
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| SUBJECT |
Greece -- Economic conditions -- 1974-2009.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85057063
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| Subject |
Greece
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pelagidēs, Theodōros K.
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| LC no. |
2010034185 |
| ISBN |
9780230294752 |
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0230294758 |
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