Authors: Asimakis Tamourantzis

Title: The Macroeconomic and Social imbalances in the Eurozone in the period of Economic Crisis (2008 - 2014)

Abstract

This paper attempts to shed light on the economic and social effects of the economic crisis among Member States of the Eurozone in the period 2008-2014 emphasizing the imperative revision of the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact. Particular emphasis is given to the growing Macroeconomic and Social imbalances between Euro (€) North and Euro (€) South, which had posed a threat to the economic viability and social cohesion in the Eurozone.