1/ Greece is an aging country with a population of ~11 million and a GDP of ~242 billion. SV: 7 million, 535B.
.@polemitis Yes, but other 148 aren't at the center of a major crisis. I am being mostly facetious, but to point out weird priorities.
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@vgr in any case, for better or for worse, Greece is the sacrificial lamb to keep Spain and Italy in line, show them not to dare ask for $ -
@polemitis Quite apart from the unnecessary fiscal elements of the crisis, Greece is also the first victim of the aging population problem - 2 more replies
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@vgr (a) leave the yuan-zone or (b) leave China overall because of a dispute re: transfer payments of few B euros -
@polemitis@vgr interestingly, this is what some Chinese China-bears like Ran Tao suggest will happen.
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@vgr it is why the EU is not ready for the world stage. Imagine if China spent 6 years debating if Sichuan province shouldThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr but it is not actually a real crisis like, you know, Syria or something. It is more that EZ governance is a clownshowThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr@polemitis Actual center or focus of media attention? Both? (I know that I don't know.)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr the total amount being discussed for the last couple of months is a few Billion euros, literally bps of EU GDPThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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