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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Planet Money

The Euro's Model Student

People walk past posters reading in Estonian "Euro is our money."

January 18, 2011 On today's show, we bring you the story of one country that played by the rules and did everything exactly the way they were supposed to. One country that worked tirelessly to gain access to the special club of the euro — Estonia.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Planet Money

Athens And The Bond Kings Of Newport Beach

Athens

May 11, 2010 In Athens, everybody has a story about the easy money that flowed when the country joined the euro. In Newport Beach, a giant bond fund decides when to make the money flow — and when to turn off the spigot.

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Friday, March 05, 2010

Planet Money

Why Greece Is Stuck With The Euro

March 5, 2010 "I don't see how it's feasible to wriggle out," says Berkely economist Barry Eichengreen.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Planet Money

Why Greece Matters

February 23, 2010 A Harvard economist explains what could happen if Greece defaults on its debt.

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