2011-12-13nytimes.com

``many argue that the core problem is less discipline than the lack of economic growth and the deep current-account imbalances -- exporters versus importers -- within the euro zone. Austerity tends to bring recession, not growth, and Europe needs growth to cope with its debt. But structural changes and investments to accelerate growth and competitiveness generally take years to bear fruit. ''



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