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Greece's Economic Crisis

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The Greek Parliament has passed a new five-year austerity measure, but turmoil and unrest in the country continue. Streets are filled with protesters as the government prepares for a second vote today. Where is the Greek economy headed, and how will this new plan affect the economic status of neighboring countries? We talk with experts about this complex economic and political crisis.

Guests:

Sylvia Poggioli, senior European correspondent for NPR's foreign desk currently in Athens

Jacob Kirkegaard, research fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics

Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, professor of international affairs at Georgetown University and former director for European affairs at the National Security Council

Yanis Varoufakis, professor of economic theory at the University of Athens

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