Ein differenzierter Blick auf einen Euro-Austritt Griechenlands

Publikations-Art

Zeitschriftenbeitrag

Autoren

Xouridas, Stergios

Erscheinungsjahr

2012

Veröffentlicht in

Wirtschaftsdienst - Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik

Herausgeber

ZBW Leibnitz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft

DOI

10.1007/s10273-012-1392-1

Seite (von - bis)

378-383

Since the large current account defi cit in Greece has become a source of concern regarding its sustainability, an increasing number of
economists advocate the reintroduction of a devalued Greek drachma in order to improve the competitiveness of the Greek economy and help
boost exports. This paper offers a contrasting perspective and puts the positive aspects of the reintroduction of the drachma in the context of legal
and economic repercussions following the devaluation. The paper concludes that it is advisable for Greece to stay within the eurozone and counterbalance
the ongoing austerity measures with investments to increase the competitiveness of its economy.