The Euro as a Stabilizer in the International Economic System

The introduction of the euro was an important event for the world economy and the international political system. For the first time in history, a substantial group of European countries-eleven of the fifteen members of the European Union including three members of the G-7-have voluntarily agreed to...

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Other Authors: Mundell, Robert A. (Editor), Clesse, Armand (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2000, 2000
Edition:1st ed. 2000
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I: The Viability of the Euro
  • 1. A New Bi-Polarity?
  • 2. The Theoretical and Historical Perspectives on the Emergence of the Euro
  • 3. External Relations of the Euro Area
  • 4. The International Political Implications of the Euro
  • 5. The Euro and the Stability of the International Monetary System
  • II: Management of the Euro
  • 6. The Euro and Its Consequences for Global Capital Markets
  • 7. Impact of the Euro on Members and Non-Members
  • 8. Exchange Rate Policy-Making in the Euro Area: Lessons From Trade?
  • 9. Reinforcing European Integration to Promote the Euro: A Range of Policy Options
  • 10. Currency Crises and Capital Controls in Emerging Countries: The Case of the African CFA Franc and Its Euro Future
  • III: The Euro in the International Economy
  • 11. Key Currencies After the Euro
  • 12. The Political Economy of the Euro as an International Currency
  • 13. The Prospect for Global Monetary Bilingualism
  • 14. The Euro and the Outsiders: The Case of the Swiss Franc
  • 15. The Euro and the Dollar: Currency Competition, Competitiveness and Policy Coordination
  • 16. The Impact of the Euro on the International Stability: A Chinese Perspective
  • IV: Conference Sessions
  • Session 1: Monetary Leadership and Economic Stability: The Lessons of the Pound and the Dollar
  • Session 2: Monetary Leadership and Economic Stability in a Globalizing World
  • Session 3: The Emergence of the Euro and Its Future Position vis-à-vis Other Leading Currencies
  • Session 4: The Impact of the Euro on International Stability
  • Session 5: The Institutional Implications of the Euro
  • Session 6: What Should Be the Euro’s International Role?
  • V: Keynote Session
  • Conference Participants
  • Pictures Taken at the Conference
  • Index of Contributors