European Monetary Integration: 1958 - 2002

by Emmanuel Apel

Overview

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. Further features of this book include:
* a chronology of economic and monetary unification from 1958-1999
* clear non-technical presentation of the economic issues regarding the costs and benefits of creating a monetary union
* detailed presentation of the economic and legal framework for the changeover to a single European economy
* evaluation of the Maastricht Treaty's plan for monetary union
* an overview of the debate between the federalist approach and the inter-governmental co-operation approach towards economic and political integration of Europe
* a set of questions and exercises illuminating the more technical parts of the book
European Monetary Integration 1958-2002 is an excellent resource for all those who want to discover the facts about European monetary integration which lie behind the heated political rhetoric.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135096793
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/17/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Emmanuel Apel

Table of Contents

Introduction: 'An ever closer union' , Europe and Charlemagne, Chapter 1 European economic and monetary cooperation: 1958-78, Chapter 2 European Monetary System (EMS): 1979-90, Chapter 3 From a customs union to the single market, Chapter 4 The Maastricht road to a monetary union: 1989-99, Chapter 5 From the ECU to the Euro

Editorial Reviews

An introduction to European monetary integration which provides a historical background to current debates and an analysis of future developments. Apel (economics, U. of Ottawa) provides a non- technical presentation of the economic and legal framework for the changeover to a single European currency, an evaluation of the Maastricht Treaty's plan for monetary union, an overview of the debate between the federalist approach and the inter-governmental cooperation approach towards the economic and political integration of Europe, and a set of questions and exercises which illuminate the more technical parts of the book. Intended for undergraduates who want to understand the historical continuity behind the current economic events in Europe. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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