Crises in Europe in the Transatlantic Context - 9781138818330

Taylor & Francis

Crises in Europe in the Transatlantic ContextEconomic and Political Appraisals\nAuthor(s): Bruno Dallago, John McGowan\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138818330, 978-1138818330\nSynopsis\nThe adoption and management of the common currency has led the Eurozone to a critical point. This book analyzes in an interdisciplinary way the fundamental causes of distress, making sure to relate economic issues to the social and political aspects of the problem. The book explores the reasons why the Eurozone has fallen into a policy trap, as well as what Europe did and should do to exit the crisis, and why this is proving to be so difficult. The book also considers what role the United States has played, and could play to help foster a solution for the Eurozone.\n\nThe main topics explored are the complex nature of the crisis, the short circuit between policies and the given institutional architecture, the controversial role.