The document discusses several topics related to the European Union (EU) and Eurozone economies:
1. It outlines France and Germany's proposal for an EU-wide fiscal policy requiring balanced budgets and assesses the potential economic impact on the UK.
2. It examines the impact on the UK economy of increased government borrowing by EU governments.
3. It assesses the impact on the UK economy of a recovery in the EU as a whole through more ambitious common macroeconomic policies.
4. It discusses the view that UK adoption of the euro remains unlikely given current economic instability and whether the UK economy could benefit from adopting the euro in the future.
5. It assesses the possible effects on
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It began as a coal and steel community between six countries in 1950 and has since expanded to include most countries in Europe. The EU operates as a single market with free movement of goods, capital, services and people between member states. It aims to promote peace, prosperity and solidarity among its members. Key aspects of the EU include its single currency, the euro; economic cooperation and trade between members; and shared values around human rights, democracy and rule of law.
Lithuania has pursued integration with the European Union since joining in 2004. Some key policies and events include:
- Ratifying the Lisbon Treaty in 2008 and participating in European Parliament elections.
- Working to meet criteria to adopt the Euro, having met most but facing slightly high inflation.
- Coordinating on EU affairs and ensuring different state institutions provide input on draft EU legislation.
- Participating in discussions on the EU budget and priorities like agriculture, research funding, and border security.
- Pursuing a competitive economy through reforms and investing in innovation under the Lisbon Strategy.
- Supporting EU climate change and energy targets while balancing commitments based on development levels.
It’s good to understand Europe’s debt crisis and why it’s affecting
U.S. markets. Here’s an overview of how the European Union
operates, why the euro is in danger, and what the crisis could mean
to American investors.
It’s good to understand Europe’s debt crisis and why it’s affecting
U.S. markets. Here’s an overview of how the European Union
operates, why the euro is in danger, and what the crisis could mean
to American investors.
This document discusses the history and development of economic and monetary policy coordination within the European Union. It outlines key events like the establishment of the Euro, adoption of the Stability and Growth Pact in 1997 to enforce fiscal discipline, and subsequent reforms to the Pact. It also describes the EU's economic governance framework, including the division of competencies between the EU and member states in economic policy, monetary union rules like the no-bailout clause, and coordination of fiscal and monetary policies. The long-term goal of further political and economic integration within the EU toward a federal model remains an unfinished project.
The European debt crisis began as debt levels rose in countries like Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. This called into question their ability to repay loans. To help struggling countries avoid default, the EU and IMF provided bailouts but with austerity measures requiring budget cuts. However, austerity is slowing economic growth and recovery. If Europe cuts spending further, it could reduce demand for the euro and negatively impact the U.S. economy through lower exports. The debt crisis may prolong the economic downturn since high debt levels will likely cast a shadow on growth for years.
The document provides information about the history and development of the Euro currency. It describes how the Euro was introduced in 1999 among 11 European countries and expanded to 17 member states. Key events that led to the adoption of the Euro include the 1992 Maastricht Treaty which set the criteria for countries to join the Eurozone. The document also discusses the economic and monetary benefits of having a single currency, as well as the institutions like the European Central Bank that manage the Euro.
This document discusses the history and development of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). It began with the Treaty of Rome in 1957 which established the European Economic Community. The Werner Report of 1970 outlined a three stage plan for achieving EMU over 10 years. The European Monetary System was established in 1979 and led to the Maastricht Treaty in 1991 which set criteria for countries to join the Eurozone. On January 1, 1999 the euro was adopted as a non-physical currency and by 2002 it had replaced national currencies in Eurozone member states. The EMU is governed by the European Central Bank and Eurosystem which work to maintain price stability across the Euro area.
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It began as a coal and steel community between six countries in 1950 and has since expanded to include most countries in Europe. The EU operates as a single market with free movement of goods, capital, services and people between member states. It aims to promote peace, prosperity and solidarity among its members. Key aspects of the EU include its single currency, the euro; economic cooperation and trade between members; and shared values around human rights, democracy and rule of law.
Lithuania has pursued integration with the European Union since joining in 2004. Some key policies and events include:
- Ratifying the Lisbon Treaty in 2008 and participating in European Parliament elections.
- Working to meet criteria to adopt the Euro, having met most but facing slightly high inflation.
- Coordinating on EU affairs and ensuring different state institutions provide input on draft EU legislation.
- Participating in discussions on the EU budget and priorities like agriculture, research funding, and border security.
- Pursuing a competitive economy through reforms and investing in innovation under the Lisbon Strategy.
- Supporting EU climate change and energy targets while balancing commitments based on development levels.
It’s good to understand Europe’s debt crisis and why it’s affecting
U.S. markets. Here’s an overview of how the European Union
operates, why the euro is in danger, and what the crisis could mean
to American investors.
It’s good to understand Europe’s debt crisis and why it’s affecting
U.S. markets. Here’s an overview of how the European Union
operates, why the euro is in danger, and what the crisis could mean
to American investors.
This document discusses the history and development of economic and monetary policy coordination within the European Union. It outlines key events like the establishment of the Euro, adoption of the Stability and Growth Pact in 1997 to enforce fiscal discipline, and subsequent reforms to the Pact. It also describes the EU's economic governance framework, including the division of competencies between the EU and member states in economic policy, monetary union rules like the no-bailout clause, and coordination of fiscal and monetary policies. The long-term goal of further political and economic integration within the EU toward a federal model remains an unfinished project.
The European debt crisis began as debt levels rose in countries like Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. This called into question their ability to repay loans. To help struggling countries avoid default, the EU and IMF provided bailouts but with austerity measures requiring budget cuts. However, austerity is slowing economic growth and recovery. If Europe cuts spending further, it could reduce demand for the euro and negatively impact the U.S. economy through lower exports. The debt crisis may prolong the economic downturn since high debt levels will likely cast a shadow on growth for years.
The document provides information about the history and development of the Euro currency. It describes how the Euro was introduced in 1999 among 11 European countries and expanded to 17 member states. Key events that led to the adoption of the Euro include the 1992 Maastricht Treaty which set the criteria for countries to join the Eurozone. The document also discusses the economic and monetary benefits of having a single currency, as well as the institutions like the European Central Bank that manage the Euro.
This document discusses the history and development of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). It began with the Treaty of Rome in 1957 which established the European Economic Community. The Werner Report of 1970 outlined a three stage plan for achieving EMU over 10 years. The European Monetary System was established in 1979 and led to the Maastricht Treaty in 1991 which set criteria for countries to join the Eurozone. On January 1, 1999 the euro was adopted as a non-physical currency and by 2002 it had replaced national currencies in Eurozone member states. The EMU is governed by the European Central Bank and Eurosystem which work to maintain price stability across the Euro area.
The document discusses the agenda for the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. Key items include:
1) The Commission will present its proposal for establishing a framework for resolving failing banks while minimizing taxpayer losses.
2) The Council will approve country-specific recommendations on member states' economic and fiscal policies as part of the European Semester process.
3) The Council is expected to close the excessive deficit procedures for Germany and Bulgaria, as their deficits have been reduced below 3% of GDP.
The document summarizes key aspects of the European Union, including its establishment in 1993 with 27 current member states located primarily in Europe. It describes the EU having established a single economic market across its territory and lists some countries that use the euro as their currency. It also briefly outlines the origins of the EU in 1951 to end conflicts between neighboring countries after World War II and describes some common policies of the EU, including the Common Agricultural Policy, Common Fisheries Policy, and Cohesion Policy.
The European debt crisis began as debt levels rose in countries like Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. This called into question their ability to repay debts and weakened the collateral backing loans from the European Central Bank. To avoid default, the EU and IMF provided bailouts but with austerity measures that threaten economic recovery. The crisis could spread globally as budget cuts reduce demand for the euro and drive up prices of U.S. exports. The decade following 2008 may be defined by high public debt levels slowing growth for years.
The document provides an introduction to the EU, including its expansion over time, history, objectives, and institutions. It discusses how the EU has expanded from 6 founding members to its current 27 countries through various stages. The objectives of the EU are outlined as promoting peace, security, justice, sustainable development, social market economy, single market, and combating social exclusion. The main institutions that operate the EU are described as the European Council, European Parliament, European Commission, and Council of Ministers, explaining their basic functions in the lawmaking and policy processes.
The European Union consists of 28 member countries with over 500 million citizens. It was established after World War 2 to promote peace and prosperity in Europe. Key institutions that govern the EU include the European Parliament, European Council, and European Commission. The EU works to establish policies in areas like trade, agriculture, immigration and more for the benefit of its citizens and member states.
A review of the European Union and the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on the Eurozone countries. It discusses the way that the Eurozone managed the banking crisis in 2008 and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis in 2011-12.
The document provides an overview of the European Union (EU) in 3 paragraphs:
1) The EU is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, forming the largest regional economic body in the world and most open market for developing countries. Key symbols of the EU include the flag and anthem.
2) The EU was formed in 1957 with 6 founding members through the Treaty of Rome, which established free movement of goods, capital and labor within the union.
3) Over the past 50+ years, the EU has brought peace and prosperity to Europe through cooperation and economic integration between members, including the establishment of a single market and common currency adopted by 15 members.
The European Monetary Union (EMU) originated from the European Monetary System (EMS) established in 1979 to implement fixed exchange rates. The EMS has since developed into a more extensive economic and monetary union with coordinated policies among member countries. The EU and EMU were formed to create a unified European market, enhance political stability and economic growth, and eliminate risks from separate currencies. Currently 19 EU member countries use the euro currency as part of the EMU.
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It operates through supranational institutions and intergovernmental decision making between member states. The EU has developed a single market through standardized laws across members and abolished passport controls between most members. It aims to ensure the free movement of goods, capital, people and services. The EU is also home to a monetary union called the Eurozone composed of 17 members using the euro as currency.
Bosnia and herzegovina and renewable energy sourcesSuat Furkan ISIK
The document provides an overview of renewable energy sources and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It discusses the country's renewable energy potentials, including hydro, wind, and other sources. It also summarizes Bosnia and Herzegovina's obligations under the EU Renewable Energy Directive and Energy Community Treaty to increase renewable energy. Specifically, it outlines the country's feed-in tariff system for renewable energy projects and steps being taken to promote renewable energy development and attract foreign investment.
The Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) of the European Union was created in stages to coordinate economic policies and adopt a common currency, the euro. The Maastricht Treaty of 1991 laid out criteria for qualifying for the EMU and established a three stage process. Stage one involved capital flow liberalization. Stage two created the European Monetary Institute and strengthened economic coordination. Stage three established irrevocable currency conversion rates and introduced the euro under the European Central Bank. The EMU framework coordinates monetary, fiscal, and economic policies across EU members using the euro.
A monetary union involves countries fixing exchange rates between their currencies and coordinating monetary policy. The European Union established a monetary union through the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) in 1979, which pegged currencies within fluctuation bands. While initially successful in stabilizing exchange rates, the ERM collapsed in 1992 when high German interest rates caused currency crises for Italy and the UK. Further economic convergence was needed before establishing the euro in 1999 as a single currency for most EU member states.
The document discusses the introduction of the euro currency in Europe in 1999 and its effects. Key points include removing exchange rate risks which makes cross-border investment easier, removing currency conversion fees for electronic payments between eurozone countries, and creating deeper financial markets in Europe. The euro also aims to increase price transparency and competition across borders. Adopting the euro helps provide macroeconomic stability for European countries under the European Central Bank.
The document provides information about Romania's integration into the European Union. It discusses the history and objectives of the EU, as well as key symbols like the flag and anthem. It also outlines the main EU institutions, including the European Parliament, Council, and Commission. Finally, it describes Romania's process of adopting reforms to integrate all sectors and achieve the goals of democracy and economic progress to become a full EU member.
This document discusses the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in responding to the 2008 financial crisis in Europe. It provides background on the formation of the ECB and the eurozone. In the years leading up to the crisis, the ECB under President Jean-Claude Trichet took a cautious approach to monetary policy by not aggressively raising interest rates. This led to low economic growth and high unemployment and inflation in the eurozone. The document examines how the ECB sought to maintain stability in Europe during the crisis through its monetary policies and coordination with national central banks.
The document discusses Romania's integration into the European Union. It provides background on the EU, including its origins after World War II to promote unity and prevent extreme nationalism, and its main institutions. It outlines key events in Romania's accession process, addressing initial concerns around corruption and reform, and Romania's successful completion of reforms to join the EU on January 1st, 2007 as part of the first wave of enlargement.
The aim of this study is to analyze the quality of Internet banking services consisting of
Efficiency, System Availability, Fulfillment, Privacy, Responsiveness, Compensation and Contact with positive
and significant effects partially and simultaneously towards the Customer Satisfaction at Bank in Bandung
The document discusses the history and current state of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). It covers the establishment of the euro, benefits and costs of a single currency, economic challenges facing the euro area, and Europe's response to the financial crisis. The euro area is experiencing its first recession since the euro's launch. The crisis has exposed weaknesses in EMU and differences between member states, calling into question the sustainability of a monetary union without further economic and political integration.
The European Union was initially formed to promote peace and cooperation between European countries after World War 2 and the Cold War. It started as the European Economic Community in 1957 to encourage trade and economic growth between its member states. Over the decades, the EU has expanded its scope beyond economic matters to also address social, political and security issues as it evolved into a supranational organization with increasing influence over its member countries.
8. International Currency and Currency CrisisCharu Rastogi
This presentation deals with Euro Phases, Benefit and Cost of the Euro, Euro and Implication for India, Trade Invoicing in Euro vs. Dollars and South East Asian Currency Crisis
The document discusses the agenda for the upcoming Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. Key items include:
1) The Commission will present its proposal for establishing a framework for resolving failing banks while minimizing taxpayer losses.
2) The Council will approve country-specific recommendations on member states' economic and fiscal policies as part of the European Semester process.
3) The Council is expected to close the excessive deficit procedures for Germany and Bulgaria, as their deficits have been reduced below 3% of GDP.
The document summarizes key aspects of the European Union, including its establishment in 1993 with 27 current member states located primarily in Europe. It describes the EU having established a single economic market across its territory and lists some countries that use the euro as their currency. It also briefly outlines the origins of the EU in 1951 to end conflicts between neighboring countries after World War II and describes some common policies of the EU, including the Common Agricultural Policy, Common Fisheries Policy, and Cohesion Policy.
The European debt crisis began as debt levels rose in countries like Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. This called into question their ability to repay debts and weakened the collateral backing loans from the European Central Bank. To avoid default, the EU and IMF provided bailouts but with austerity measures that threaten economic recovery. The crisis could spread globally as budget cuts reduce demand for the euro and drive up prices of U.S. exports. The decade following 2008 may be defined by high public debt levels slowing growth for years.
The document provides an introduction to the EU, including its expansion over time, history, objectives, and institutions. It discusses how the EU has expanded from 6 founding members to its current 27 countries through various stages. The objectives of the EU are outlined as promoting peace, security, justice, sustainable development, social market economy, single market, and combating social exclusion. The main institutions that operate the EU are described as the European Council, European Parliament, European Commission, and Council of Ministers, explaining their basic functions in the lawmaking and policy processes.
The European Union consists of 28 member countries with over 500 million citizens. It was established after World War 2 to promote peace and prosperity in Europe. Key institutions that govern the EU include the European Parliament, European Council, and European Commission. The EU works to establish policies in areas like trade, agriculture, immigration and more for the benefit of its citizens and member states.
A review of the European Union and the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on the Eurozone countries. It discusses the way that the Eurozone managed the banking crisis in 2008 and the subsequent sovereign debt crisis in 2011-12.
The document provides an overview of the European Union (EU) in 3 paragraphs:
1) The EU is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, forming the largest regional economic body in the world and most open market for developing countries. Key symbols of the EU include the flag and anthem.
2) The EU was formed in 1957 with 6 founding members through the Treaty of Rome, which established free movement of goods, capital and labor within the union.
3) Over the past 50+ years, the EU has brought peace and prosperity to Europe through cooperation and economic integration between members, including the establishment of a single market and common currency adopted by 15 members.
The European Monetary Union (EMU) originated from the European Monetary System (EMS) established in 1979 to implement fixed exchange rates. The EMS has since developed into a more extensive economic and monetary union with coordinated policies among member countries. The EU and EMU were formed to create a unified European market, enhance political stability and economic growth, and eliminate risks from separate currencies. Currently 19 EU member countries use the euro currency as part of the EMU.
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It operates through supranational institutions and intergovernmental decision making between member states. The EU has developed a single market through standardized laws across members and abolished passport controls between most members. It aims to ensure the free movement of goods, capital, people and services. The EU is also home to a monetary union called the Eurozone composed of 17 members using the euro as currency.
Bosnia and herzegovina and renewable energy sourcesSuat Furkan ISIK
The document provides an overview of renewable energy sources and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It discusses the country's renewable energy potentials, including hydro, wind, and other sources. It also summarizes Bosnia and Herzegovina's obligations under the EU Renewable Energy Directive and Energy Community Treaty to increase renewable energy. Specifically, it outlines the country's feed-in tariff system for renewable energy projects and steps being taken to promote renewable energy development and attract foreign investment.
The Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) of the European Union was created in stages to coordinate economic policies and adopt a common currency, the euro. The Maastricht Treaty of 1991 laid out criteria for qualifying for the EMU and established a three stage process. Stage one involved capital flow liberalization. Stage two created the European Monetary Institute and strengthened economic coordination. Stage three established irrevocable currency conversion rates and introduced the euro under the European Central Bank. The EMU framework coordinates monetary, fiscal, and economic policies across EU members using the euro.
A monetary union involves countries fixing exchange rates between their currencies and coordinating monetary policy. The European Union established a monetary union through the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) in 1979, which pegged currencies within fluctuation bands. While initially successful in stabilizing exchange rates, the ERM collapsed in 1992 when high German interest rates caused currency crises for Italy and the UK. Further economic convergence was needed before establishing the euro in 1999 as a single currency for most EU member states.
The document discusses the introduction of the euro currency in Europe in 1999 and its effects. Key points include removing exchange rate risks which makes cross-border investment easier, removing currency conversion fees for electronic payments between eurozone countries, and creating deeper financial markets in Europe. The euro also aims to increase price transparency and competition across borders. Adopting the euro helps provide macroeconomic stability for European countries under the European Central Bank.
The document provides information about Romania's integration into the European Union. It discusses the history and objectives of the EU, as well as key symbols like the flag and anthem. It also outlines the main EU institutions, including the European Parliament, Council, and Commission. Finally, it describes Romania's process of adopting reforms to integrate all sectors and achieve the goals of democracy and economic progress to become a full EU member.
This document discusses the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in responding to the 2008 financial crisis in Europe. It provides background on the formation of the ECB and the eurozone. In the years leading up to the crisis, the ECB under President Jean-Claude Trichet took a cautious approach to monetary policy by not aggressively raising interest rates. This led to low economic growth and high unemployment and inflation in the eurozone. The document examines how the ECB sought to maintain stability in Europe during the crisis through its monetary policies and coordination with national central banks.
The document discusses Romania's integration into the European Union. It provides background on the EU, including its origins after World War II to promote unity and prevent extreme nationalism, and its main institutions. It outlines key events in Romania's accession process, addressing initial concerns around corruption and reform, and Romania's successful completion of reforms to join the EU on January 1st, 2007 as part of the first wave of enlargement.
The aim of this study is to analyze the quality of Internet banking services consisting of
Efficiency, System Availability, Fulfillment, Privacy, Responsiveness, Compensation and Contact with positive
and significant effects partially and simultaneously towards the Customer Satisfaction at Bank in Bandung
The document discusses the history and current state of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). It covers the establishment of the euro, benefits and costs of a single currency, economic challenges facing the euro area, and Europe's response to the financial crisis. The euro area is experiencing its first recession since the euro's launch. The crisis has exposed weaknesses in EMU and differences between member states, calling into question the sustainability of a monetary union without further economic and political integration.
The European Union was initially formed to promote peace and cooperation between European countries after World War 2 and the Cold War. It started as the European Economic Community in 1957 to encourage trade and economic growth between its member states. Over the decades, the EU has expanded its scope beyond economic matters to also address social, political and security issues as it evolved into a supranational organization with increasing influence over its member countries.
8. International Currency and Currency CrisisCharu Rastogi
This presentation deals with Euro Phases, Benefit and Cost of the Euro, Euro and Implication for India, Trade Invoicing in Euro vs. Dollars and South East Asian Currency Crisis
The document provides an overview of economic and monetary union (EMU) in the European Union. It discusses how EMU was established through agreements in Maastricht in 1991 to further economic integration among EU member states. EMU involves coordination of economic and monetary policies across participating countries, including a single currency (the euro) and monetary policy set by the European Central Bank. While EMU has benefits like tax-free trade, some argue it does not serve the interests of individual countries and poses communication and policy challenges for members with differing economies.
The document discusses the European Union and the Greek debt crisis. It provides background on the formation and structure of the EU, including its executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It then discusses the specifics of the Greek debt crisis, noting that Greece's debt levels increased after joining the Eurozone. The crisis has spilled over to other EU nations with high debt levels like Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, totaling over $8 trillion in debt. Two proposed solutions are bailing out Greece or forcing it out of the Eurozone. Neo-functionalism and intergovernmentalism are reviewed as theories to understand European integration. Nationalism and pluralism are also discussed. The document concludes by recommending that Greece be eliminated from
Global marketing, GLOBAL MARKETS AND MULTINATIONAL GROUPSVikram Singh
The document provides information on several economic partnerships and trade blocs:
- The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 28 member states in Europe with institutions like the European Commission and Parliament.
- The Latin American Economic Corporation (SELA) promotes economic cooperation among Latin American and Caribbean countries.
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) aims to accelerate economic growth and social progress among countries in South Asia like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
This document provides a 3-paragraph summary of a policy brief on the current state of the European Union. It begins by outlining the economic advantages of adopting a single currency, such as reduced transaction costs and exchange rate uncertainty. However, it notes that more economic and fiscal integration is needed to ensure long-term success. The document then presents an action plan to strengthen economic governance and establish a European Debt Agency. It argues that growth is also important to overcoming the crisis. In conclusion, the policy brief advocates bold action to take advantage of the crisis and overcome current challenges facing the European Union.
This document provides a 3-paragraph summary of a policy brief on the current state of the European Union. It begins by outlining the economic advantages of adopting a single currency, such as reduced transaction costs and exchange rate uncertainty. However, it notes that more economic and fiscal integration is needed to ensure long-term success. The document then presents an action plan to strengthen economic governance and establish a European Debt Agency. It argues that growth is also important to overcoming the crisis. In conclusion, the policy brief advocates bold action to take advantage of the crisis and overcome current challenges facing the European Union.
The document summarizes the Eurozone crisis, including its causes and potential outcomes and solutions. It discusses how countries like Greece, Portugal and Ireland accumulated large fiscal and trade deficits within the Eurozone, unable to devalue their currencies. This led to a sovereign debt crisis threatening the entire Eurozone. Proposed solutions included bailouts with austerity measures, new stabilization funds, and moves toward greater fiscal and political integration among Eurozone members.
This document provides an overview of the European Union economy and single market. It discusses the background and size of the EU, economic integration within the EU including the customs union and single market built on four freedoms of movement. The single market aims to increase productivity and economic growth through increased trade, competition, economies of scale and specialization between member states. Over half of UK trade is with other EU countries, and the single market accounts for a large percentage of trade for many member states.
The document discusses regional economic integration and various trade agreements around the world. It provides details on:
1) The five levels of economic integration from free trade areas to political unions and examples like the EU, NAFTA, and MERCOSUR.
2) The evolution of the European Union from the Coal and Steel Community to today's political and economic union of 27 countries with institutions like the European Commission and Council.
3) Other regional trade agreements in the Americas like NAFTA, the Andean Community, MERCOSUR, and proposals for a Free Trade of the Americas.
4) Discussions of regional economic integration efforts in Asia through organizations like ASEAN and APEC.
The document discusses the Eurozone crisis, including:
1) It provides background on the European Union, Eurozone, and what led to the crisis, including countries exceeding borrowing limits.
2) The crisis resulted in Greece defaulting on debts and huge sovereign debt levels across Eurozone countries, recessionary conditions.
3) Proposed solutions include providing liquidity, closer fiscal cooperation, and forming a new Italian government to address issues. Experts argue the ECB could help by lending to banks. The G20 is urged to help manage the crisis.
European Commission: A European Economic Recovery PlanFriso de Jong
The document proposes a European Economic Recovery Plan with two key pillars:
1) An immediate budgetary impulse of €200 billion (1.5% of EU GDP) from member states and EU funding to boost demand.
2) A program directing investment toward "smart" areas like skills, energy efficiency, clean technologies, and infrastructure to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
The plan aims to stimulate demand, lessen the impact on jobs and vulnerable groups, and position Europe for future growth while respecting budget rules. Coordinated action across member states and the EU is advocated to arrest economic decline.
le gouvernement économique for the EU: much ado about what?Anna Dekaltchouk
this is my presentation for Prof.Chang course at the College of Europe.
the views expressed are the full responsibility
of the author alone and do not engage the College of Europe.
les éléments contenus dans cette présentation n’engagent que son auteur et ne peuvent en aucune façon etre attribués au College d’Europe
The document summarizes the history and development of European integration from 1952 to present day, including:
1) The establishment of early European institutions like the ECSC and EEC in the 1950s and 1960s and their evolution into the EU in 1993.
2) Several rounds of enlargement of the EU from 1973 to 2013 which increased membership from 6 original countries to 28 today.
3) Key steps towards greater economic and monetary integration including the Werner Report, EMS, Single European Act, and Delors Report leading to the establishment of the ECB and adoption of the Euro.
4) Benefits of Eurozone integration and unified currency include reduced transaction costs, security of purchasing power, elimination of
This document lists various images and their Creative Commons licenses that are used on the Aquinas Economics A2 website. It provides information on the medium, description, owner, license type, intended usage location, and original location for each image. The images cover topics like Wall Street, book spines, railroads, stock exchanges, and more. The licenses range from CC-BY to CC-BY-NC-ND and sources include Wikimedia Commons, Flickr, and Creative Commons.
The document discusses key concepts in production economics including short run production, total costs, fixed costs, variable costs, marginal product, diminishing returns, depreciation, productive efficiency, and optimal output. It provides definitions for these terms and asks the reader to explain concepts like diminishing returns and depreciation. It also asks the reader to draw a cost curve diagram showing marginal cost, average total cost, average variable cost, and average fixed cost.
This document discusses long run production theory and key concepts including: returns to scale like increasing, decreasing, and constant; possible shapes of long run average total cost curves; the minimum efficient scale; and the relationship between short run and long run costs. It provides questions to answer on these topics as an economics study guide.
This document provides questions about key economic concepts related to firms, including defining profits, total revenue, average revenue, and marginal revenue. It asks the reader to explain how to calculate marginal revenue and draw average total revenue and marginal revenue curves. It also asks the reader to explain the traditional theory of the firm, the concept of normal profit, and profit maximization. Finally, it asks the reader to explain super normal and sub normal profits in relation to profit.
Firms can grow internally through expanding production or externally through mergers and acquisitions. Internal growth involves a firm increasing production by investing in fixed capital, hiring more labor, or developing new products. External growth occurs when firms merge through horizontal integration, vertical integration, or conglomerate mergers. When considering external growth, firms evaluate options like costs, synergies, market power, and risks.
Technological change has three components: invention, innovation, and diffusion. Invention is developing a new idea, while innovation is putting the new idea into practice. When a firm innovates, it can reduce costs through more efficient production methods or new products that increase revenue more than costs. An example is automation reducing labor costs through technologies like robotics on factory floors.
This document contains 5 questions about sales maximization theory and related economic concepts: 1) It asks to explain the term "sales maximization"; 2) How sales are related to market power and market share; 3) Why rational choice theory is sometimes considered unrealistic; 4) To explain the cost plus pricing strategy; 5) Find an example of a company delisting and why they would do so.
The document discusses the divorce of ownership and control, different forms of corporate ownership, stakeholders, and satisficing. Specifically, it asks the reader to: 1) Explain the divorce of ownership and control, where it is most likely found. 2) Outline forms of corporate ownership. 3) Explain who stakeholders are for Royal Bank of Scotland, British Airways, and Aquinas College. 4) Define satisficing. The document appears to be an economics study guide posing questions about key concepts.
The document discusses some of the basic economic concepts taught in the Aquinas College Economics Department. It explains that economics seeks to answer what to produce, how to produce it, and who receives it. Due to scarcity, or limited resources, choices must be made about how to allocate those resources. This scarcity means that every choice has an opportunity cost associated with it - the next best alternative that is given up. It provides examples of opportunity cost in government spending and personal spending to illustrate this concept.
This document provides questions about the circular flow of income model in economics. It asks the reader to explain the term economic model, draw a basic circular flow diagram showing exchanges between producers and consumers, explain why money flows in a circular fashion, define what is meant by an injection into the circular flow, draw a diagram illustrating an injection, explain what is a leakage or withdrawal from the circular flow and provide an example, and finally explain the multiplier effect.
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European Union Booklet
1. Examination Questions on the EU
1. France and Germany would like the EU to have ‘the power to impose an EU-wide fiscal policy on all
member states and not just the eurozone’. Assess the possible economic consequences for the UK
economy of an EU-wide fiscal policy requiring all member states to balance their budgets (25 Marks)
2. The impact of the increased government borrowing arising from budget deficits across the EU is of concern The European Union and Eurozone
amongst some economists’. Assess the impact on the UK economy of increased government borrowing by
EU governments (25 Marks)
Key Concepts :
3. ‘A more ambitious set of common macroeconomic policies would help speed recovery in the EU’. Assess
European Union: Economic and Political Union between 27 countries of Europe known as Member States. It is
the impact on the UK economy of a recovery in the EU as a whole. (25 Marks)
known for its single market across all members.
4. UK adoption of the euro at such an economically unstable time remains highly unlikely, whatever the
Eurozone: The economic and monetary union of 17 member states of the European Union established in 1999.
potential benefits’. To what extent do you agree with the view that the UK economy would benefit if the
They hold the Euro as the currency of all areas.
euro were to be adopted by the UK at some point in the future? (25 Marks)
European Central Bank: This is the Central Bank for the Eurozone and is centred in Frankfurt. It is responsible
5. The EU, including the UK, may need to rely on an external economic stimulus to improve macroeconomic
for Monetary Policy within the Eurozone
performance’. Assess the possible effects on UK macroeconomic performance of an external economic
stimulus, whether arising from other EU members or from other parts of the world. (25 Marks)
6. Discuss the view that the UK cannot adopt the single currency until the economy converges with other
Eurozone members (25 Marks)
The European Union
The European Union was established as the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 before becoming the
European Economic Community (EEC) in 1958. What started out as 6 nations has grown into an international
economic and political union between 27 member states across Europe. It’s monetary arm is the Eurozone which
comprises of 17 member states . The Treaty of Rome established the EEC and the Treaty of Maastricht
established the EU as it is today.
The EU has established a single market across all the member states territory and has negotiated several Free
Trade Agreements with other countries such as Switzerland and Norway.
Economy of the European Union
This includes all countries within the Eurozone and all member states. The economy of the EU generated €12.629
trillion in 2011 which made it the largest economy in the world.
Key Statistics for the Economy:
World GDP Ranking 1st Current Account €-26.983 billion
Nominal GDP €12.629 trillion Public Debt €10,421.9 billion
GDP Growth 1.5% (2011) Population 501 million
Inflation 3.1% (2011) % of Population in Poverty 17%
Labour Force 239.3 million Biggest Employment Sector Services with 69.5%
Unemployment 10.6% (Sept 12)
2. Member States of the European Union
Economic Data from the Eurozone
Flag Country Population (millions) GDP (€millions) Currency Gini
GDP €9.4 trillion
Austria 8.4 300,712 Euro 29.1
Interest Rate 0.75%
Belgium 10.8 369,836 Euro 33.0
Inflation 1.6%
Bulgaria 7.6 38,483 Lev 29.2
Unemployment 11.7%
Cyprus 0.8 17,979 Euro 31.2
Trade Balance €81.8 billion surplus
Denmark 5.5 240,453 Krone 24.7
Estonia 1.3 15,951 Euro 36.0
Finland 5.3 189,368 Euro 26.9
Key Terms on the EU
France 63.3 1,996,583 Euro 32.7
Germany Euro 28.3 Term Definition
81.4 2,592,600
Convergence Criteria Macro economic conditions which must be met before
Greece 11.3 208,532 Euro 34.3
a country is allowed to join an Economic and Monetary
Hungary 10.0 99,819 Forint 30.0 Union
Ireland 4.4 156,438 Euro 34.3 Stability and Growth Pact Limit placed on government budget deficit for countries
belonging to the European Single Currency.
Italy 61.5 1,579,659 Euro 36.0
Social Chapter Section of the Maastricht Treaty which commits EU
Latvia 2.2 20,211 Lats 65.7 countries to guarantee certain legal rights of workers in
Lithuania 3.2 30,807 Litas 35.8 the Labour Market
Working Time Directive Regulation setting a maximum number of hours per
Luxembourg 0.5 42,625 Euro 30.8
Malta 0.4 6,544 Euro 25.8 European Union Institution of European member states which aims to
Poland 38.2 369,666 Zloty 34.9
European Commission Main executive branch of the European Union which
Portugal 10.6 171,040 Euro 38.5 initiates policy and proposes EU legislation in its areas
of competence
Romania 21.5 131,327 Leu 31.5
European Central Bank (ECB) The independent central bank responsible for monetary
Slovakia 5.4 69,108 Euro 25.8
EU Enlargement Process whereby the established members of the
Slovenia 2.0 36,172 Euro 31.2
European Union are widening its membership to new
Spain 46.0 1,063,355 Euro 32.0 European Countries
Sweden 9.3 387,596 Krona 25.0
The Czech Republic 10.5 156,217 Koruna 25.8
The Netherlands 16.6 601,973 Euro 30.9
United Kingdom 62.6 1,750,396 Pound Sterling 36.0
3. ECB Interest Rate
Countries in the EU
EURO to US DOLLAR Exchange Rate
Eurozone Current Account Balance (Millions of Euros)
EU Future Members
Currently Croatia is becoming part of the EU
Iceland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey are all candidates, as are Bosnia and Herzegovina and
Kosovo, although these two have yet to apply for EU Membership. Albania has submitted an application and is
waiting to be given candidate status.
Question: Using economic arguments, evaluate the view that EU expansion will be
good for the economies of the EU Member States
4. The Single Market Key Information on the ECB
Eurozone GDP Growth Rate
A single market is designed to promote economic competitiveness between nations. The Treaty of Rome (1957)
set out its goals that would make Europe more economically competitive.
1. Free movement of capital
2. Free movement of people
3. Free movement of goods
4. Free movement to provide services
The European Commission since the creation of the European Monetary Union has sought to liberalise the
European Market, to help further these aims set out in the Treaty of Rome. The Eurozone and single currency has
arguably made this far easier.
In an exam you will be asked questions on the EU, and you should be able to argue the benefits and the
drawbacks of the Single Market
Eurozone Inflation Rate
Benefits Drawbacks
Economies of Scale - Larger Consumer base, but also a Some firms may not be able to compete with the
larger pool of labour talents which firms can use to expansion of the market, so may close
achieve economies of scale
Increased dynamic efficiency - larger competitive Single Market doesn’t cover all areas such as transport,
environment will mean an end to monopoly power energy, IP rights for example.
Increased liberalisation - lead to the creation of budget EU Services sector has opened up, but not to the scale
airlines such as RyanAir or Jet2. This would not have which was originally envisaged, monopolies have
been possible without a single market which reduced simply spread across the countries
overall costs to firms
Creation of a Larger Domestic Market—the removal of The disparities between nations fiscal policy means the
trade barrier has effectively led to the European market still has large differences
Market becoming one which is a domestic market.
Eurozone Unemployment Rate
5. The European Central Bank The European Commission
This is the main executive of the EU and represents the interests of the EU as a
whole. It’s main responsibilities is for ensuring that the laws and policies are
carried out correctly. The Commission has a cabinet government and the 27
members all sent commissioners to the Commission, but they represent areas not
the home state.
The Commission was established in 1958 and is currently chaired by it’s
President, José Manuel Barroso. The UK’s commissioner Catherine Ashton
currently holds the Vice Presidency of the Commission.
The Commission itself implements the policies agreed by the Council of Ministers
and the European Parliament. It often decides on what policies will be put before
the Council of Ministers and Parliament.
José Manuel Barroso
President of the Commission
The Eurozone
The Eurozone is the term for the countries which have adopted the Euro as their
national currency. The Eurozone is controlled by a strict convergence criteria Eurozone Members
and all members of the EU are obliged to join the Eurozone, except if they have Austria Greece
opt outs such as the UK. Once member states have complied with the conver-
gence criteria they should join the Euro Currency. In an exam you may get asked Belgium Ireland
to evaluate whether or not the UK will join the Euro. You should know the ad- Bulgaria Italy
vantages and the disadvantages
Cyprus Luxembourg
Advantages Disadvantages
The European Central Bank is the Central Bank for all the Eurozone
Demark Malta
Countries, those which have accepted the Euro as a Currency. It was Eliminates currency conversion costs Transition costs (changing ATMs etc)
established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998 and is headquartered in Estonia Netherlands
Eliminates exchange rate volatility Sterling may swing more against the
Frankfurt. It has main objective is to maintain the purchasing power of the
between UK and Eurozone Dollar Finland Portugal
Euro currency. It is run by a President which is currently Mario Draghi. The
Price transparency will reduce prices Shocks may destabilise the economy e.g.
President is the chair of a board of governors which is comprised of the France Slovakia
loss of national control may cause
Governors of the Former Central Banks, which the ECB replaced.
problems (one size doesn’t fit all) Germany Slovenia
Main Functions of the ECB:
FDI inflows are encouraged Lack of convergence in housing market
Spain
Main price stability—target inflation level is 2% at which it wants to keep inflation close to (UK more sensitive)
Create and carry out Monetary Policy for the Eurozone Increased trade as a result of the above ECB has lower inflation targets which
Support Economic Policies of the Eurozone Members may cause UK deflation
Foreign Exchange operations with regards to Euros
No devaluation option which increased Political Union moves closer
Issue Bank notes
long run competiveness
Ensure smooth operation of the banking system across the Eurozone
Political union moves closer
6. Euro Convergence Criteria Countries in the Eurozone
Convergence criteria (valid for February 2013)
Budget Deficit to Long Term Interest
Country Inflation Rate Debt to GDP ERM II Membership
GDP Rates
Reference values max. 2.7% max. 3.0% max. 60%, or min. 2 years max. 5.74%
declining
EU members outside of the Eurozone
Bulgaria 2.4% 1.0% 18.9% No 4.33%
Czech Re- 3.4% 5.2% 45.5% No 2.68%
public
2.2% 4.0% 45.6% 1 January 1999 1.39%
Denmark
Hungary 5.4% 2.4% 78.6% (decreasing) No 7.62%
Latvia 2.0% 1.5% 41.9% 2 May 2005 4.35%
Lithuania 3.1% 3.2% 41.1% 28 June 2004 4.72%
Poland 3.5% 3.5% 55.8% No 4.85%
3.6% 2.9% 38.0% No 6.59%
Romania
Sweden 0.9% 0.2% 37.7% No 1.60%
UK 2.8% 6.3% 89.8% (increasing) No 1.73%
Candidates for EU membership
Croatia 3.6% 4.6% 53.6% No 6.10%
6.0% 1.7% 96.2% (decreasing) No 6.81%
Iceland
Macedonia 3.4% 3.8% 31.0% No No data
Montenegro 4.1% 4.0% 52.0% No No data
7.3% 6.4% 59.2% No No data
Serbia
8.7% 1.9% 36.3% No 8.35%
Turkey
Potential candidates for EU membership Eurozone Future Members
Albania
2.0% (2012) 3.5% 63.8% (increasing) No No data All members for the EU except for Denmark, Sweden and the UK are obliged to join the Euro when they meet
the criteria outlined in the Stability and Growth Pact.
Bosnia and 2.2% (2012) 2.8% 43.7% No No data
Herzegovina Latvia plans to adopt the Euro in 2014 and Lithuania in 2015. The other states within the Union; Romania,
0.6% (2012) 2.8% 17.6% No No data Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary are all expected to join the Euro in 2016-2020.
Kosovo
Questions:
Question: Using economic arguments, evaluate the view that Britain will one day
1) For each column identify which countries are able to join under that criteria
2) Are there any countries which could join now potentially? join the single European Currency