Yanis Varoufakis

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Economics Politics
  • Ioannis "Yanis" Varoufakis is a Greek-Australian economist and politician known for his work on economic theory and policy.

  • He gained international prominence as Greece's Minister of Finance in 2015 during the country's debt crisis negotiations.

  • Varoufakis has a background in academia and has written several books on economics and politics.

  • In 2018, he founded MeRA25, a left-wing political party in Greece, where he serves as Secretary-General.

  • His work often challenges mainstream economic thinking and advocates for progressive reforms.

  • Varoufakis is known for his charismatic and controversial style, both in politics and in his writing.

Books by Yanis Varoufakis