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This book explores the political and economic challenges faced by the Eurozone, focusing on the structural and governance issues surrounding the euro currency. The author, Bruno Colmant, delves into the political motivations behind the euro's creation, its role as a unifying force for Europe, and the lack of provisions for exiting the euro. The text highlights the shortcomings in economic policies and criteria for Eurozone membership, particularly before the 2007-2008 financial crisis. It also examines the measures taken during the Greek crisis and the ongoing need for stronger governance and convergence in the Eurozone. The book is intended for readers interested in European politics and economics, providing insights into the complexities of monetary union and the need for reform.

Eurozone. --- Monetary unions.

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Monetary unions --- International economic integration.

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This book traces the role of money in the creation of the state. From US independence to the establishment of the EU and the breakup of the USSR and beyond, Wilson examines changing attitudes about monetary sovereignty, arguing for a more rational attitude toward money as a means of transactions rather than as a symbol of national identity.

Currency question. --- Monetary policy. --- Monetary unions.

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"In this book, a historical analysis of the precedents of the euro is examined within the context of the current issues affecting the Eurozone and the long-term effects of the institutional changes implemented since 2010. The book begins by placing the Eurozone challenges in the historical context of previous monetary unions, drawing on the experience of the gold standard. It then specifically focuses on the problems arising from the running of permanent trade imbalances within the Eurozone. The authors explore the advantages and disadvantages of being a member of the Eurozone and attempt to measure the optimality of a currency area by the calculation of an index on internal macroeconomic asymmetries. They address the proposals recently made in favour of a fiscal union in the Euro zone; including the economic and political feasibility of fiscal transfers in the Eurozone. The final two papers discuss whether the monetary union is in fact more than just that, and whether it will lead inevitably to some form of political union if it is to survive. With chapters by leading experts from both Europe and the UK, this book will appeal to students in Economics, Finance, Politics, EU integration and European studies; as well as academics and professional economists doing research in EU integration, the Euro zone, monetary history and monetary and banking unions in Europe, the UK and elsewhere"--

Monetary unions. --- Europe --- Economic conditions --- Politics and government

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"After decades of economic integration and EU enlargement, the economic geography of Europe has shifted, with new peripheries emerging and the core showing signs of fragmentation. This book examines the paths of the core and peripheral countries, with a focus on their diverse productive capabilities and their interdependence. Crisis in the European Monetary Union: A Core-Periphery Perspective provides a new framework for analysing the economic crisis that has shaken the Eurozone countries. Its analysis goes beyond the short-term, to study the medium and long-term relations between 'core' countries (particularly Germany) and Southern European 'peripheral' countries. The authors argue that long-term sustainability means assigning the state a key role in guiding investment, which in turn implies industrial policies geared towards diversifying, innovating and strengthening the economic structures of peripheral countries to help them thrive.Offering a fresh angle on the European crisis, this volume will appeal to students, academics and policymakers interested in the past, present and future construction of Europe."--Provided by publisher.

Monetary policy --- Monetary unions --- Europe --- European Union countries --- Economic integration. --- Politics and government