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When Greece goes under

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François Picard’s panel argues over a possible write-off to save Greece from catastrophe. But Greece is not the only problem. For Sony Kapoor of Re-Define, unless Italian borrowing costs are brought down to a sustainable level, Europe faces "economic Armageddon".

DEBATE
  • Graham BISHOP. European Finance Specialist - from Battle, UK;
  • Sony KAPOOR. Managing Director, Re-Define - from Philadelphia, USA;
  • Philippe WAECHTER. Chief economist, Natixis Asset Management;
  • George PREVELAKIS. Professor of Geopolitics, La Sorbonne;
  • Frédéric BONNEVAY. Associate, Antera Partners.

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