Introduction 1. - 1 From La Dolce Vita to Collapse: The Sins of the 1990s and 2000s That Led Greece into Free Fall 4. - 2 The Depression of the Century: Prejudice and Misguided Policies 41. - 3 Unlocking Growth: Innovation as Driver of Competitiveness and Prosperity 85. - Appendixes. - A. Cases...

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