A top Greek budget researcher resigned after making a dismal economic forecast that angered the country’s Socialist government.
Stella Balfousia had headed a panel of experts appointed by parliament in March to provide lawmakers independent economic assessments on the progress of Greece’s major austerity program.
The panel warned that Greece would likely miss 2011 budget targets because of months of austerity delays by the government and sluggish tax collection.
(source: AP)
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