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Economic crisis
Following the period of global economic boom financial bubble burst and the U. S. subprime mortgages mess impacted Europe almost immediately after it erupted in august 2007. At first, Europe did not pay enough attention to worsening situation on financial markets. But economic environment was getting worse and in first quarter of 2008 European Commission predicted growth contraction. Despite EU was not epicenter of crisis it was affected via the financial channels.
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Expert opinionsIt will hurtImmediate distrust from financial markets is shocking. Therefore, shock-therapy will be vital for indebted countries.
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