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Why everything you thought you knew about money, debt and austerity is wrong

Shadow banks, odious debt and the Euro fairytale — The Greek crisis has pitted people against the “laws” of economics. Documentary Money Puzzles exposes the myths at the foundation of neoclassical economics and goes in search of the reality on the streets of Athens, Argentina and the City of London.

Written by: Alex King

Activism

How degrowth could help Europe recover from economic and political crisis

No more growth — Greece and the rest of Europe are locked in a battle over austerity vs. growth. But is GDP a flawed measure that will lead us further towards catastrophe?

Written by: Alex King

Activism

The street artist responding to Greece's social turmoil

A different story from the streets of Athens — Street artist Bleeps.gr was making street art long before the economic crisis hit Greece. But with the social and cultural impact of the nation's turmoil, his art has reflected the changing views of the dissatisfied voices he comes into contact with. His identity is anonymous, but he won't stay quiet.

Written by: Alex Robert Ross

Film

Radical filmmaking reveals Greece's humanitarian crisis

Athens Now! — Stanley Schtinter’s symposium of film at London's Whitechapel Gallery responds to the experiences of the Greek people since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

Reportage

Will Syriza’s victory mean jobs for young Greeks?

Can ditching austerity save a lost generation? — In Europe, Austerity has hit Greek youth hardest. Can the new Syriza government end record youth unemployment?

Written by: Alex King

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