European Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Author:·C·W·
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: The author is a renowned expert in the field of European financial and monetary integration research. Their detailed interpretation of European monetary and fiscal policies within the member states of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) is thorough, novel, and precise. The case studies and topics in the columns focus on hot issues. This book is a new achievement in comprehensively researching European monetary and fiscal policies in the new stage of the EMU. The two authors first briefly review the historical process of economic, financial, and monetary integration in Europe; then, they analyze various institutional arrangements and policy measures related to the EMU in a comprehensive and systematic manner. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the following areas: the origin and development of European monetary integration, the EMU and the European Central Bank (System), European monetary policy, domestic fiscal policies of EMU member states, fiscal policies of the European Union, European financial integration and financial market structure, and the EMU and international policy coordination. To make the exposition more thorough and vivid, the authors use the form of columns or present case studies, or delve into important topics, making the content of the book richer and more diverse. Each chapter concludes with a concise summary.