European Monetary Integration - 9780415114332

Taylor & Francis

This book is an accessible introduction to European monetary integration which provides a historical background to current debates, as well as an analysis of future developments. > \nThis book is an accessible introduction to European monetary integration which provides a historical background to current debates, as well as an analysis of future developments. Further features of this book include:\n * a chronology of economic and monetary unification from 1958-1999\n * clear non-technical presentation of the economic issues regarding the costs and benefits of creating a monetary union\n * detailed presentation of the economic and legal framework for the changeover to a single European economy\n * evaluation of the Maastricht Treaty's plan for monetary union\n * an overview of the debate between the federalist approach and the inter-governmental co-operation approach towards economic and political integration of Europe\n * a set of questions and exercises illuminating the more techo