PRINCETON – There are historical precedents for sovereign-debt defaults by the countries of Europe’s southern periphery, but they are not instantly attractive ones. Dealing with seemingly intractable problems often takes time.
普林斯顿——面临主权债务违约的欧洲南部边缘国家可以在历史上找到前车之鉴，但乍一看都让人皱眉头。处理棘手的问题通常需要时间，而耐心往往是稀缺品——尤其在民主国家。