A crise da dívida grega: efeitos da crise de 2008 na economia e sociedade da Grécia

Abstract

Based on the context of European integration and the structural constraints imposed by the Maastricht Treaty and its Convergence Criteria, combined with the effects of the 2008 economic crisis on the Greek economy and society, this research analyzes how the institutional rigidity of the Eurozone and the austerity policies imposed by the Troika compromised economic growth, democratic mechanisms in the country, and deepened social inequalities. The central research problem is to understand how the austerity policies imposed on Greece after the 2008 crisis undermined its society and the country's economic autonomy. To achieve this objective, the study will carry out a theoretical review, documentary analysis, and examination of empirical data from official sources such as Eurostat, the European Central Bank, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and International IDEA. Based on these sources, the analysis will cover indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP) variation, public debt evolution, general and youth unemployment rates, and indicators related to democratic quality, such as political participation, representation, rule of law, and fundamental rights, during the period from 2008 to 2015. The study highlights the role of European institutions in reshaping national policies and the impacts of these measures on Greek sovereignty and the population’s well-being.