George Papa Constantino

Joined by George Papakonstantino, a Professor at the European University Institute and former Greek finance minister, the discussion dives into the dark side of data manipulation. They explore Argentina's inflation statistics scandal and the ensuing fallout, highlighting the struggle for public trust. Papakonstantino then shares insights on Greece's own financial reporting failures, emphasizing the critical need for transparency in economic data. The conversation reveals how cooking the books can lead to long-term economic distrust and the challenges of correcting these missteps.