On March 31st at 19:00, the Technical Chamber of Athens will host a book presentation for Nikos Christodoulakis' latest work, "The doors are not easy... – Crises and bankruptcies in 19th century Greece" published by Kritiki. The event will feature insights from various speakers including Sofia Lazarou, an economist at the Bank of Greece, Pantelis Kammas, an associate professor at the Athens University of Economics, and Aristidis Hatzis, a professor of Philosophy of Law and Institutions at EKPA. The discussion will be moderated by Antonis Karakousis.

Christodoulakis' book utilizes historical statistical series and modern economic models to examine the bankruptcies and failures that Greece faced in the 19th century, particularly highlighting the catastrophic outcome of the Greco-Turkish War of 1897 and the subsequent imposition of International Economic Control in 1898. The book suggests that the accumulation of resources was inadequate until the country restructured itself, enabling it to take a more dynamic role in the Balkan Wars.

The presentation will not only shed light on historical economic challenges but also reflect on their implications for Greece’s economic transformation and future resilience. With expert speakers contributing to the discourse, attendees can expect an insightful analysis of Greece's economic history and its relevance to contemporary issues.