Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 71 austerity measures 64 belt tightening 60 austerity 59 cutbacks 56 cuts 54 structural reforms 53 hiring freeze 51 measures 50 layoffs 49 furloughs 49 reforms 48 reductions 45 hikes 44 retrenchment 44 budget 44 restructuring 43 stimulus packages 42 cutback 41 closures 40 budgetary 40 drastic 40 furlough 39 downsizing 39 slash 39 budget shortfalls 38 economic downturn 38 budget shortfall 38 initiatives 38 Prime Minister George Papandreou 37 budget deficits 37 slashing 37 budgets 36 overhauls 36 Budget 36 reduction 36 redundancies 36 slowdown 36 stimulus package 35 cash strapped 35 reorganization 35 consolidations 35 cutting 35 preventive measures 35 devaluation 35 consolidation 35 precautionary measures 35 labor unions 35 markdowns 34 fiscal 34 restructure 34 Layoffs 34 downturn 34 hike 34 increases 34 resignations 34 Greece 34 midyear 34 recession 34 monetary tightening 34 proposals 33 shortfalls 33 deficit 33 concessions 33 steps 33 closings 33 shakeup 33 pensions 33 trimming 32 unions 32 buyouts 32 reshuffle 32 finances 32 shortfall 32 changes 32 disciplinary action 32 recapitalization 32 democratic reforms 32 pink slips 32 draconian 32 plan 32 Cuts 32 constitutional amendments 32 Reforms 32 overspending 32 rationalization 32 retirements 32 macroeconomic 31 crisis 31 clampdown 31 fiscally 31 curbs 31 discretionary spending 31 spending 31 axing 31 crackdowns 31 austere 31 privatization 31 trim 31 shutdowns 31 restructurings 31 reshuffling