Adults in the Room by Yanis Varoufakis
My Battle with Europe's Deep Establishment
This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the European financial crisis from the perspective of a former Greek finance minister. It offers an insider's view of the negotiations and power plays that took place between Greece and its international creditors during the country's economic crisis. The book reveals the author's struggles against the austerity measures imposed by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, and his eventual resignation when he realized the futility of his efforts. It is a critique of the European Union's economic policies and a plea for more democracy in global finance.
The 14985th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 550-600
- Original Language
- English
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Adults in the Room: My Battle with Europe’s Deep Establishment
- Die Ganze Geschichte
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 86th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)