In 2008 and 2009, international financial markets suffered large declines in stock, bond, and real estate prices. Due to excessive government spending and related borrowing, Greece experienced a debt crisis that worsened after the introduction of the euro. To head off default, the Troika provided Greece a bailout in 2012. Some experts believe Greece should exit the euro entirely, but others argue that if other countries follow Greece, the euro and the EU itself could be seriously damaged. Questions: How did Greece get into trouble with its government debt? Did joining the Eurozone help them pay rising government debts? Explain your answers. Should Greece exit the euro? How would it benefit? What could go wrong? Explain your answers.

In 2008 and 2009, international financial markets suffered large declines in stock, bond, and real estate prices. Due to excessive government spending and related borrowing, Greece experienced a debt crisis that worsened after the introduction of the euro. To head off default, the Troika provided Greece a bailout in 2012. Some experts believe Greece should exit the euro entirely, but others argue that if other countries follow Greece, the euro and the EU itself could be seriously damaged. Questions: How did Greece get into trouble with its government debt? Did joining the Eurozone help them pay rising government debts? Explain your answers. Should Greece exit the euro? How would it benefit? What could go wrong? Explain your answers.

International Financial Management

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