Greece's Debt Crisis: Overview, Policy Responses, and Implications

Nelson, Rebecca M. ; Belkin, Paul ; Mix, Derek E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Finance;    International finance;    International economic relations;    International affairs;   

RP-ID  :  R41167
RP-ID  :  R41167_2011Aug18

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report covers the sovereign debt crisis currently faced by the Eurozone which has culminated with Greece, which is at the center of the crisis, Ireland, and Portugal borrowing money from other European countries and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to avoid default. Topics covered include: the build-up of Greece's debt crisis, policy responses with limited success, and broader implications. Specific issues for Congress include how the U.S. economy and banking industry will be affect by these recent events.