By Arminio Fraga

Greece and the EU face a momentous challenge. At stake are Greece’s future and, to some extent, the future of the EU itself. It is obvious that a very large economic adjustment will have to be at the core of any durable solution to the crisis. It also seems clear that the required adjustment will demand time and external support to be viable. Greece’s situation is dramatic but it is by no means the only such fiscal challenge the region, or the world, now faces. Some tough decisions are going to have to be made in the near future. Here a bit of history can be enlightening. Read more