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For those wanting a clear and concise summary of the left case against the euro and of the misrepresentation of German European hegemony as the consummation of the European idea, there is no way around this book. Nowhere has the political economy of the common currency and of German ascendancy in Europa been more clearly exposed. There is now no excuse anymore for denying or ignoring the disastrous consequences of German predominance, as established through the euro, for the unity of Europe and for the great majority of its citizens. Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies

'For those wanting a clear and concise summary of the left case against the euro and of the misrepresentation of German European hegemony as the consummation of the European idea , there is no way around this book. Nowhere has the political economy of the common currency and of German ascendancy in Europe been more clearly exposed.' Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies 'Costas Lapavitsas is the most important commentator on the EU and its current crises, including Brexit. This is one of the most significant books on modern politics to appear in the last decade, and virtually the only one fully to grasp the nature of our present situation.' Richard Tuck, Harvard University Important and timely E-International Relations 'In 2015, a left-wing government in Athens was wrestling with Berlin and Brussels. Two prominent economists took part in the scuffle: one, Yanis Varoufakis, became Minister of Finance; the other, Costas Lapavitsas, was a member of the ruling party, Syriza. The first was a Europhile who viewed the capitulation of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras as an invitation to struggle for another Europe . The second, always the sceptic, saw his views confirmed by the debacle.' Le Monde Diplomatique 'Expedient, informed and lucid.' LSE Review of Books

For those wanting a clear and concise summary of the left case against the euro and of the misrepresentation of German European hegemony as the consummation of the European idea, there is no way around this book. Nowhere has the political economy of the common currency and of German ascendancy in Europa been more clearly exposed. There is now no excuse anymore for denying or ignoring the disastrous consequences of German predominance, as established through the euro, for the unity of Europe and for the great majority of its citizens. Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies Costas Lapavitsas is the most important commentator on the EU and its current crises, including Brexit. This is one of the most significant books on modern politics to appear in the last decade, and virtually the only one fully to grasp the nature of our present situation. Richard Tuck, Harvard University

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Costas Lapavitsas is Professor of Economics at SOAS University of London.

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