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Monday, May 18, 2015

Merijn Knibbe — Greece, cognitive dissonance edition


There are real problems and pseudo-problems created by a false understanding. All economic problems resulting from either lack of money or fiscal discipline in areas were the monetary authority is sovereign in the currency, as the ECB with respect to the euro is in the EZ, are pseudo-problems that would simply disappear if a correct understanding were implemented.

This is not to say that Greece may not have real economic problems but they are distinct from the pseudo-problem that is standing in the way of Greece confronting the real issues.

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Greece, cognitive dissonance edition
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1 comment:

  1. NeilWMay 19, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Again if a 'lack of cash' is the problem in Greece then the ECB could be said to be failing in its primary duty of ensuring the 'smooth running of the payment system'.

    So why hasn't the Greek government got the ECB in court looking for an injunction to stop it acting Ultra Vires?

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