Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and Constraintson National Budgetary Policies
Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and Constraintson National Budgetary Policies

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1990-07-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1451965273

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This paper reviews the pros and cons of institutionalized constraints limiting the freedom of national budgetary policies within an Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in Europe. The issue is approached from three angles: the influence of EMU on (i) budget discipline; (ii) intergenerational equity and intertemporal efficiency; and (iii) macroeconomic stabilization. The desirability of constraints on budgetary policy is related to the arrangements for EMU-wide monetary policy, the credibility of a no-bailout clause among member states, and progress in the area of supply-side policies.

Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and Constraints on National Budgetary Policies
Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and Constraints on National Budgetary Policies

Author: A. Lans Bovenberg

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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This paper reviews the pros and cons of institutionalized constraints limiting the freedom of national budgetary policies within an Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in Europe. The issue is approached from three angles: the influence of EMU on (i) budget discipline; (ii) intergenerational equity and intertemporal efficiency; and (iii) macroeconomic stabilization. The desirability of constraints on budgetary policy is related to the arrangements for EMU-wide monetary policy, the credibility of a no-bailout clause among member states, and progress in the area of supply-side policies.

National Budgeting for Economic and Monetary Union
National Budgeting for Economic and Monetary Union

Author: Aaron B. Wildavsky

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 1993-11-05

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780792325895

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Although the need for fiscal coordination and for controlling national spending in particular have been widely justified, relatively little attention has been paid to identifying and analyzing concrete measures to make this feasible. Most studies on these aspects of the Economic and Monetary Union have been concerned with questions as to why the need exists for fiscal convergence and to what degree is it desirable. Attention has only recently been focused on examining what budgetary measures (rules, procedures, structures) can be taken by the Commission or finance ministries for European convergence. The objective of this book is to discuss and suggest alternative policy-option initiatives at EC and national levels encouraging convergent financial management behaviour. Analyses are focused on the following important questions: What is the current capacity of EC and national governments to manage public spending? '; What budgetary strategies are available to reduce deficits? '; What should the role of the Commission be under these circumstances? '; What is the Member States' responsibility for managing national budgets? '; What budgetary norms and rules should be proposed and negotiated to guarantee convergence of integration? '; What strategic and structural arrangements could facilitate integration? ', etc.

Economic and Monetary Union
Economic and Monetary Union

Author: Klaus Gretschmann

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2023-08-21

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9004637923

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The Heads of State and Government at the European Council meeting in Maastricht definitely decided to embark upon the creation of Economic and Monetary Union by, at the latest, the beginning of 1999, and in doing so opted for a relatively short but difficult journey that should bring the European Community all the benefits one could expect from such an undertaking. However, the question still remains of how Economic and Monetary Union will really affect the day-to-day policymaking of the national civil servants involved, particularly in the areas of monetary and fiscal policies. Can national policymakers adopt a `sit-and-wait' policy or does Economic and Monetary Union really entail a dangerous voyage between Scylla and Charybdis? Will Economic and Monetary Union undermine the sovereignty of national governments because the Maastricht Treaty will give the EC the competence to dictate its own will? Are the benefits of Economic and Monetary Union for the Member States really as great as expected? These and other issues are assessed in this book which, after an assessment of the achievements of the Maastricht European Council, will cover the main implications of a European monetary policy and closer economic cooperation for the relevant policies of the Member States, the division of the competences between Community and member countries and the forthcoming prospects for new EC policies (e.g. regional policy, the EC budget, fiscal union, etc.)

Economic and Monetary Union in Europe
Economic and Monetary Union in Europe

Author: Peter B. Kenen

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-09-29

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780521558839

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1.The origins of EMU -- 2.The design of EMU -- 3.Monetary policy in Stage Three -- 4.Fiscal policy and EMU -- 5.EMU and the outside world -- 6.The transition to EMU -- 7.Reconsidering the transition -- 8.Getting on with EMU.

The European Monetary Union
The European Monetary Union

Author: Nicola Acocella

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-08-27

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1108896987

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The European Union is at a crossroads. This book analyzes the historical roots of the EU's monetary and financial institutions in order to better understand its struggle to maintain an economic and monetary union, as well as the ongoing problems facing the Euro. The institutions of the EU are based on the operation of free markets, a common monetary policy, and the European Central Bank. These founding policies have created many of the imbalances at the root of the ongoing European recession. Reemerging threats of populism and localism are poised to further disintegrate the European construction and may spark fierce opposition between countries. Acocella engages with these risks, suggesting detailed actions for reform within the EU and its institutions that may steer it away from further conflict, allowing it to better serve its member states and citizens.