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R41167Economic Policy
Greece's Debt Crisis: Overview, Policy Responses, and Implications
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2010
April 7, 2010
Summary
This report provides an overview of the Greek debt crisis; outlines the major causes of the crisis, focusing on both domestic and international factors; examines how Greece, the Eurozone members, and the IMF have responded to the crisis; and highlights the broader implications of Greece's debt crisis, including for the United States.
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