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Economy

Farmer-Rick

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1. Wow that was a very high price to pay

Reply to peppertree (Original post)

Wed Apr 6, 2022, 08:46 AM

Apr 2022

"But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty - with GDP still 25% below 2008 levels."

Austerity was a stupid scam by bankers but many fools were conned by it.

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Greece repays IMF debt two years ahead of schedule [View all] peppertree Apr 2022 OP

Wow that was a very high price to pay Farmer-Rick Apr 2022 #1

Well said. peppertree Apr 2022 #2

Thanks for the details Farmer-Rick Apr 2022 #3

You're very welcome peppertree Apr 2022 #4