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The Gold Standard, the Euro, and the Origins of the Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis

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  • George S. Tavlas

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  • Harris Dellas & George S. Tavlas, 2013. "The Gold Standard, the Euro, and the Origins of the Greek Sovereign Debt Crisis," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 33(3), pages 491-520, Fall.
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