Economic Integration and Macroeconomic Convergence in the Euro Area [PDF]
In this paper I discuss various notions and aspects of integration and macroeconomic convergence, namely economic and monetary integration; real and nominal convergence.
Dino Martellato
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Attractive prices and euro-rounding effects on inflation. NBB Working Paper Nr. 17 [PDF]
Approximately 70% of Belgian consumer prices are to be considered as attractive prices, namely psychological prices, fractional prices - i. e. prices which are convenient to pay - and round prices.
Cornille, David., Aucremanne, Luc
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The euro and prices: changeover-related inflation and price convergence in the euro area [PDF]
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of the 'euro cash changeover' on consumer prices in the euro area. The report begins by describing price developments at the time of the introduction of euro notes and coins.
Ulrich Fritsche +7 more
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Euro-Argo ERIC Five-year plan 2019-2023
The Euro-Argo European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) provides in situ ocean observations to a range of user communities, with an interest in the ocean’s state and its evolution.
Euro-Argo ERIC
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Convergence and anchoring of yield curves in the Euro area [PDF]
We study the convergence of European bond markets and the anchoring of inflation expectations in euro area countries using high-frequency bond yield data for France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Refet S. Gürkaynak +3 more
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The Global Financial Crisis and the European Integration Project [PDF]
When the global financial crisis hit the shores of Europe, after crossing the Atlantic, the Eurozone was considered a safe haven. After the first Greek bailout in May 2010, the discourse had now changed completely; the debt crisis was the euro’s fault ...
Patrick Leblond
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In Search of a Euro Effect: Big Lessons from a Big Mac Meal? [PDF]
We investigate whether the adoption of the euro was accompanied by an increase in prices in member countries, and whether it promoted goods market arbitrage in the form of faster convergence to a common price.
Wei, Shang-jin, Parsley, David
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A macroeconomic assessment of the European Monetary Union. EUMA Paper Vol. 7, No. 5, April 2010 [PDF]
Since the inception of Euro in 1999, a single currency and the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) have past more than ten years. By and large, stepping into EMU represents one of the key aspects of EU’s successful integration.
Wang., Qin
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Euro Area Enlargement and Euro Adoption Strategies [PDF]
The paper discusses the risks and challenges faced by the new members on the road to the euro and the strategies for and timing of euro adoption. We investigate the real-nominal convergence nexus from the perspective of euro area entry. We argue that the
Zsolt Darvas, Gy�rgy Szap�ry
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Government debt management in the euro area - recent theoretical developments and changes in practices [PDF]
This paper reviews recent developments in the management of government debt in the euro area, covering both theoretical and practical aspects. It focuses on key aspects of debt management; the objectives of debt management, its organisation, the maturity
Guido Wolswijk, Jakob de Haan
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