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In ancient Athens, the agora was the central location where citizens gathered to hear news, discuss and, later, trade. The agora was the heart of the city’s political, cultural and spiritual life and it gave birth to the Greek word for speaking in public: ἀγορεύω (agorevo). It is this spirit we hope to channel in this section of the website.

Here, the Agora is a public forum for discussing events that are unfolding in Greece and beyond. Contributors to Macropolis, as well as guest posters, share their views on political, economic and other matters, while also offering readers the opportunity to express their opinions. As always, those who fail to respect the sanctity of this forum will not be allowed to share in its benefits.

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Photo by MacroPolis The alternative of (tax-based) capital controls for Greece

At first glance, the potentially catastrophic consequences of Grexit on the rest of the Eurozone provide the Greek government with an important bargaining chip. However, the Greek government should take into consideration that Grexit is not the only possible alternative in case an agreement with the rest of the EZ cannot be reached soon.

Contributor: Marios Zachariadis

3 Comment(s)

Categories: Economy (169), Greece (260)

Photos by Dennis Skley via Flickr https://flic.kr/p/qcppmH Another euro stitch unpicked

If there was any doubt that the negotiations between the new Greek government and its lenders are going to be incredibly tense, there isn’t now. The European Central Bank’s decision on Wednesday night to stop accepting Greek government bonds as collateral from local lenders has minimal practical impact in the short-term but maximum effect in symbolic terms.

Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis

2 Comment(s)

Categories: Europe (119), Politics (171), Economy (169), Greece (260)

Photo by MacroPolis Understanding the German approach towards Greece

With the new government in Greece preparing for the negotiations with the troika, the German position in particular has been a topic of debate, both in Greece and on markets. The key issues are the German attitude towards a Greek exit; the influence of the new, right-wing populist party AfD on German policy-making; and whether Germany is willing to give in to demands from a Syriza government.

Contributor: Christian Odendahl

8 Comment(s)

Categories: Europe (119), Politics (171), Economy (169), Greece (260)

The demand for Greek debt relief: Is the cart being put before the horse?

The focus of economic debates during this electoral campaign in Greece has tended to converge on one issue: Is the country’s accumulated public debt sustainable or does it need to be restructured for a second time after the PSI of 2012? Domestic and international observers of various professional and political provenances have weighed into this debate in the course of recent weeks.

Contributor: Jens Bastian

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Categories: Europe (119), Politics (171), Economy (169), Greece (260)

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