In addition, in a series of countries applying austerity programmes, such as Ireland and Greece, as well as in countries such as Romania, Hungary and Latvia, where the International Monetary Fund has become involved, unemployment has soared to record levels.
În plus, într-un grup de ţări care aplică programe de austeritate, precum Irlanda şi Grecia, dar şi în ţări precum România, Ungaria şi Letonia, unde s-a implicat Fondul Monetar Internaţional, şomajul a ajuns la niveluri record.