In most of the world’s advanced economies, there are gains in certain areas and lagging regions elsewhere that create a disparity and less economic growth.
Greece’s New Bailout Problem
As Greek bailout talks continue, European monetary officials are also concerned that a Greek statistician could receive a life sentence for reporting accurate macroeconomic statistics.
The Downside of a Greek Bailout
The Greek response to new bailout talks and more fiscal austerity ranged from a Scrooge Christmas card to a larger underground economy.