The paper deals with the choice of the nominal euro conversion rates for the acceding countries upon their accession to … of 'optimal' euro conversion rates is quiet wide and other issues must be taken into account. In particular, a smooth … transition to the euro conversion rate and minimisation of risks of potential shocks to the economy should be the key concern …

. Greece joined the EU on January 1, 2001, adopting the Euro at a conversion rate of 340.75 Drachmas per Euro.From 1995 … disadvantaged by EU membership, by switching to the Euro, and by subsequent austerity measures; or (2) Greece accumulated excessive … rate that would have prevailed if Greece had not adopted the Euro. Under a Drachma regime, I assume that Greek policymakers …

Despite considerable progress regarding Mew Member States' (NMS) nominal convergence with Euro-zone countries, the … adopt the Euro paying special attention to Cyprus. We examine real convergence especially in terms of growth, output gaps …

to EU accession. Their next challenge is the entry to the Euro-zone. Thus, the dynamics of public opinion towards the … Euro become crucial for political leaders. We test three perspectives - economic, political and historical … support for the Euro. In an environment of volatility in post-communist Europe, macro-variables of economic and historical …

Mit der Euro-Bargeldeinführung am 1. Januar 2002 wird die europäische Integration für die Bürger physisch greifbar. Die …

, Jean-Claude Trichet, gewonnen werden. In seinem Festvortrag ging er der Frage nach, inwieweit die Einführung des Euro die …