This book studies the evolution in human thought, action, and behavior as a

result of the 2008 fi nancial crisis and the Covid-19 crisis. Through the presentation

and analysis of data, as recorded for at least a decade, and using the Greek

economy as a case study, the authors examine the changes in social and human

capital, increasingly risk-averse behavior, and changes in people’s general psyche

and economic action in Greek society and economy.

This book introduces the Political Economy of Alternative Economic Futures for the Greek economy up to 2035. The analysis is not restricted to the presentation of a series of forecasts but aims to develop a comprehensive framework for Greece’s future. The analysis covers five realms regarding alternative economic futures, which outline the political economy of Greece: sustainable development; sustainable governance; inclusive growth; evolution of human behaviors; and dynamic growth. A growth, an unsustainable growth, a transformation, and a falldown scenario are generated based on...