Greek Bailout Ends, But Underlying Problems Remain

Neither Greece’s politicians nor its lenders have shown that they can fix the issues bedeviling the country’s economy

ITHACA, Greece—Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras declared the end of Greece’s bailout on Tuesday from this island freighted with symbolism: where legend has it Odysseus landed on home soil after an arduous decadelong journey.

“This is a day of liberation” following years of tutelage by international creditors, Mr. Tsipris said.

In reality, little...