Labour market performance after devaluations: lessons for Greece?

Real wages have typically fallen sharply after a major currency crisis and devaluation but have then begun recovering within a couple of years. The pace at which they have picked up has varied enormously. In some cases, there has also been a sharp rebound in employment.

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