Introduction -- The "party period" before the crisis -- The costs and benefits for joining a common currency with emphasis on weaker member-states -- Greece before the crisis : the critical years in domestic politics -- What the imf and EU bodies were reporting for greece during the accession...

The book covers some of the major issues concerning the problematic relationship between respect for democratic principles and the new European Economic Governance. Innovative approaches are highlighted throughout the book: new frameworks and arrangements are proposed on the basis of efficiency...