Greece’s (un) Competitive Capitalism and the Economic Crisis [electronic resource] : How the Memoranda Changed Society, Politics and the Economy /
Sakellaropoulos, Spyros.author.
This book reviews the profound transformation to the Greek political economy in recent years and considers the reasons that have led to this transformation. Further, the author explores the social experimentation and social diversity that evolved as a result of the Greek and international economic crises. By challenging various assumptions made about the crisis, the author sheds light on Greek social relations and the country’s particular type of capitalist development. This book will be of value to both economists and sociologists, linking discussions about social class with economic, political and institutional analyses. .
1. The International Economic Crisis -- 2. The Greek Crisis -- 3. Addressing the Crisis Through Support Packages and Memoranda -- 4. Changes in the Economy -- 5. The Social Impact of the Crisis -- 6. Change in Social Stratification in the Greece of Crisis (2009-2017) -- 7. Transformations in the State -- 8. The Reaction of the Dominated Classes 2010-2015 -- 9. The Crisis of the Party System -- 10. Assessing the Crisis and the Potential (?) for the Future -- 11. Conclusion.
This book reviews the profound transformation to the Greek political economy in recent years and considers the reasons that have led to this transformation. Further, the author explores the social experimentation and social diversity that evolved as a result of the Greek and international economic crises. By challenging various assumptions made about the crisis, the author sheds light on Greek social relations and the country’s particular type of capitalist development. This book will be of value to both economists and sociologists, linking discussions about social class with economic, political and institutional analyses. .
Economic policy.
Europe—Economic conditions.
Economic history.
Economic Policy.
European Economics.
Social Structure, Social Inequality.
Economic History.