Now, after four bailouts, a restructuring and a bond buyback,, is the time for change in Greece.

  • Time to change things in labor, product markets; competitiveness was a banned word in Greece
  • Reforms will begin to be felt within the year
  • 2013 is a touchstone year for Greece
  • Bond buyback a tough taskl will reduce debt
  • Bank recap will be done in coming weeks
  • Next task is to draw investment
  • Must build confidence in Greece internally
  • Deposits must return, taxes paid
  • Greece must generate primary surpluses
  • Tax system must be simpler