Aspects of European Monetary Integration: The Politics of Convergence

by A. Watson

Overview

This book provides a thorough knowledge of the nature of the convergence criteria which states must meet in order to qualify for accession to the future Economic and Monetary Union of Europe and comprehensive coverage of both the economic and political rationale of the criteria within the framework of an international political economy approach. Thus, throughout the course of the analysis, three questions in particular are addressed: first, what is the relationship between the economics and politics of the convergence criteria; second, how do domestic and international factors impact upon their future realisation; and third what, overall, is the role of the state. This book gives valuable insights into the Economic and Monetary Union debate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333645222
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	11/05/1997
Series:	Politics of Convergence
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

ALISON M. S. WATSON

Table of Contents

List of Tables - Preface - PART 1: EUROPEAN MONETARY INTEGRATION: REASONS AND CONSEQUENCES - European Monetary Integration: Scope and Method - European Monetary Integration: A New Initiative - The Maastricht Treaty and Beyond - PART 2: THE NOTION OF CONVERGENCE - The Convergence Criteria: Price Stability - The Convergence Criteria: Budgetary Conditions - Exchange Rates and Interest Rates: An IPE Approach - The Convergence Criteria: Exchange Rates and Interest Rates: A European Perspective - An Elysian Harmony - Selected Bibliography - Index