The effects of economic crisis happened in Greece did not just keep it within the country’s market development, but also Greek people’s social life and even survival needs. Greek farmers have found a new type of agricultural product to grow—saffrons— which are flowers containing the rare, precious spice. “Within the purple petals lie two or three strands of saffron. These red threads are helping the villagers survive Greece’s economic calamity.” This labour-intensive production makes good uses of the nature and resources that Greece have even though its financial environment is vulnerable for a stable, healthy market that average people could not find their jobs.

         Due to the crack of financial market from large debts in Greece, its negative effects have spreaded through the market that not various demographic groups were harmed.  Zisis Kirow, a young man in his 20s with two degrees said that “I was hoping to live in Athens but now with the whole economic crisis it’s really hard to find a job that covers your needs.”

Fortunately, these “hands-on” jobs like “planting saffrons” provide opportunities for people and the market to recover from the unhealthy financial market.

Sources: http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/08/business/greece-saffron-farmers-jobs/index.html

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