The Euro: Why It Failed

by Jesper Jespersen

Book Overview

This book takes a close look at macroeconomic imbalances within the Eurozone and explores the profound consequences the introduction of the European Monetary Union (EMU) has had on Euro area countries. Particular attention is given to balance of payments deficits and surpluses, and the profound difficulties of rebalancing the Euro area. Throughout the chapters, the author argues that the EMU has failed to support an optimal currency area with the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 331946387X
• ISBN13: 9783319463872
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"