Journal of Economic Perspectives
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The Political Economy of the European Economic and Monetary Union: Political Sources of an Economic Liability
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 11,
no. 4, Fall 1997
(pp. 23–42)
(Complimentary)
Abstract
EMU would be an economic liability. A single currency would cause, at most, small trade and investment gains but would raise average cyclical unemployment and possibly raise inflation, perpetuate structural unemployment, and increase the risk of protectionism. EMU is nevertheless being pursued in order to create a political union. Fundamental disagreements among member states about economic policies, foreign and military policies, and the sharing of political power are likely to create future intra-European conflicts. A United Europe would be a formidable participant in the twenty-first century's global balance of power, with uncertain consequences for world stability and peace.Citation
Feldstein, Martin. 1997. "The Political Economy of the European Economic and Monetary Union: Political Sources of an Economic Liability." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 11 (4): 23–42. DOI: 10.1257/jep.11.4.23JEL Classification
- F02 International Economic Order
- F15 Economic Integration
- F36 Financial Aspects of Economic Integration
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