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"There was a lack of confidence in CEOs who seemed overcommitted elsewhere," said Mr. Hodgson.

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The nation's smaller, regional banks, the cajas de ahorros that account for about half of all lending in Spain, are overcommitted to the property market, but are resisting calls from Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, governor of the Bank of Spain, to merge with larger, better capitalized institutions.

So Greece Has Cleared Some Obstacles, But Will Spain Overcome Its Hurdles?

Superb self-care is as simple as taking a nap, soaking in a relaxing bath, getting enough sleep, eating an apple instead of a muffin, saying "no thanks" when you're overcommitted, and going to bed just a little earlier.

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But the threat to the euro bloc ultimately stems from an overcommitted welfare state.

The Real Greek Tragedy

The nation's smaller, regional banks, the cajas de ahorros that account for about half of all lending in Spain, are overcommitted to the property market, but are resisting calls from Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, governor of the Bank of Spain, to merge with larger, better capitalized institutions.

So Greece Has Cleared Some Obstacles, But Will Spain Overcome its Hurdles?

What if we buy flood insurance from a company that's overcommitted when the flood comes?

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What if we buy flood insurance from a company that's overcommitted when the flood comes?

Alan Fein: Goldman: Not So Smart, But Well-Connected

The nation's smaller, regional banks, the cajas de ahorros that account for about half of all lending in Spain, are overcommitted to the property market, but are resisting calls from Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, governor of the Bank of Spain, to merge with larger, better capitalized institutions.

So Greece Has Cleared Some Obstacles, But Will Spain Overcome Its Hurdles?

But developed countries represent about half the world economy; most have overcommitted welfare states.

The Welfare State’s Death Spiral

The nation's smaller, regional banks, the cajas de ahorros that account for about half of all lending in Spain, are overcommitted to the property market, but are resisting calls from Miguel Angel Fernandez Ordonez, governor of the Bank of Spain, to merge with larger, better capitalized institutions.

So Greece Has Cleared Some Obstacles, But Will Spain Overcome Its Hurdles?