Greek Foreign Trade and Finance

"This is a remarkable tour de force, elucidating the long history of Greece's economic growth with the objective of identifying the key drivers of the economic triumphs and catastrophes that the country has faced over time. Michalopoulos' new book is highly recommended for its comprehensive and insightful analysis; it is a must-read."

- Sophia Lazaretou, Senior Economist-Researcher, Bank of Greece

"Michalopoulos has written a highly readable account of Greece's unequal economic relations with her lenders and trading partners over the last two hundred years. Mixing scholarly analysis with personal reminiscence, his new book will delight specialists and lay readers alike."

- Manos Matsaganis, Professor of Public Finance, Polytechnic University of Milan.

"Michalopoulos has once again drawn upon his unique ability to analyse complex economic issues with clarity and precision. His foray into Greek indebtedness over centuries provides an illuminating and often fascinating look into Greek finances and combines his deep knowledge of the country with his extensive experience as an economic pundit. A tour de force that should engage a wide swath of readers."

- Danny Leipziger, Professor of International Business, George Washington University; former Vice President for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, World Bank

"An extremely readable and clear review of the trade and financial relations of Greece with Europe. The comparison with the issues for developing countries is important."

- Clare Short, former Secretary of State for International Development, United Kingdom

Constantine Michalopoulos has worked on and written about economic development for more than half a century. Previously, he was a senior official at the World Bank, Chief Economist of the US Agency for International Development, and Special Advisor at the WTO. He also served as a development advisor to governments and international organizations on international trade, finance, and development. Most recently he was appointed Senior Advisor at the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, in Athens, Greece. He has also taught economics at several US universities, and is the author of ten books and over 100 articles and monographs.