Greek Debt Crisis and its Impact on the World Economy - Ankit Singh - Bog

The Greek debt crisis is claimed to be the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis of USA. Greece¿s economy has been in crisis since 2009. While concerns have focused on the sustainability of the government¿s debt, the crisis has also resulted in a general collapse of the Greek economy. Greece¿s debt level has increased from 103% of GDP to over 170% of GDP, its economy has contracted by 25%, unemployment has tripled to 25%, and the Greek banking system has become increasingly unstable. Although other Eurozone governments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the European Central Bank (ECB) have taken a number of policy measures to contain the crisis, Greece continues to face serious economic challenges. The purpose of this book is to comprehensively analyze the situation of the Greek economy and to study its effects on the world. This work would be helpful for academicians, professionals, students and other members of the legal fraternity who want to gain an insight into the Greek debt crisis. This book gives a unique perspective that is a blend of international trade law and global economy.