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European monetary and fiscal policy / Sylvester C.W. Eijffinger and Jakob de Haan.

By: Eijffinger, Sylvester C. W.
Contributor(s): Haan, Jakob de.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oxford [UK], Oxford University Press, New York : 2000Description: xiv, 199 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0198776160.Subject(s): Economic and Monetary Union | European System of Central Banks | Monetary policy -- European Union countries | Fiscal policy -- European Union countries | Euro | Banks and banking, Central -- European Union countries | Monetary unions -- European Union countries | European Union countries -- Economic integrationDDC classification: 339.5094
Contents:
Introduction -- European monetary integration -- EMU and the European (system of) Central Bank(s) -- European monetary policy -- National fiscal policy in EMU -- European fiscal policy -- Financial integration and financial market structure -- EMU and international policy co-ordination.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

At the launch of the Euro, predictions about what has been dubbed "Euroland" were mixed. Supporters say the unprecedented switch to a single currency will benefit business and consumers alike. But critics warn that EMU is a giant leap into the unknown. The purpose of this book is to bring together the available evidence to date about EMU, focusing on European monetary and fiscal policy. Sylvester Eijffinger and Jakob de Haan have produced a fresh and forward-looking account of the issues surrounding monetary integration. Their analysis includes the functions and goals of the European Central Bank, the Treaty on European Union, the Stability and Growth Pact, and the harmonization of taxes. They go on to discuss the targets and instruments of European monetary policy, the relationships between the 'ins' and 'outs' within Europe, the integration of European financial markets, and the competition between financial institutions in Europe. Finally, the international role of the Euro and future of international policy co-ordination are investigated. The text has been presented for maximum clarity: each chapter concludes with a summary of the main issues, and case material and key topics are highlighted in boxes in order to help students focus on essential information. This thorough, innovative, and well-researched analysis has been carefully tailored to meet the course needs of undergraduate students of economic integration, European economics, international economics, and European studies.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-190) and index.

Introduction -- European monetary integration -- EMU and the European (system of) Central Bank(s) -- European monetary policy -- National fiscal policy in EMU -- European fiscal policy -- Financial integration and financial market structure -- EMU and international policy co-ordination.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • 1 European Monetary Integration
  • 2 EMU and the European (system of) Central Bank
  • 3 European Monetary Policy
  • 4 National Fiscal Policy in EMU
  • 5 European Fiscal Policy
  • 6 Financial Integration and Financial Market Structure
  • 7 EMU and International Policy Co-ordination

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Sylvester Eijffinger is at University of Tilburg. Jakob de Haan is at University of Groningen.