The BBC explains a Greek exit from the euro, using gyros

The &quot;Grexit,&quot; explained using Greek food

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published 19 February 2015

I suspect that BBC News reporter Dougal Shaw was hungry when he came up with the idea, but it turns out food isn't a terrible way to explain the complex financial and political ramifications of Greece exiting from the euro — a possibility if Athens can't reach agreement to extend its financial bailout package. How might a lamb gyro and handful of dolmas illuminate the Grexit? Watch, learn, and maybe see if your closest gyro stand is open for lunch today. —Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.