When citizens begin to doubt the accuracy of official economic figures, the effects can ripple across financial markets and policy decisions. Planet Money correspondent Mary Childs examines the case of Greece, where a loss of confidence in national data contributed to a broader crisis. As discrepancies in reported GDP and debt levels emerged, international lenders grew skeptical, leading to tightened credit conditions and increased borrowing costs. The episode underscores how transparency and credibility in data reporting are essential for maintaining economic stability and public trust.
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The importance of trust in economic data
Listen · 3:42 3:42 n nWhat happens when people stop trusting their government’s economic data? Planet Money’s Mary Childs reports on what happened in Greece.