The purpose of this book is to provide an analysis of the emerging political and economic dilemmas EC member nations face on the road to Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since the signing of the Maastricht Treaty. Due to the fast-changing nature of the character, and thus the pace, of European...

Financial crises have occurred throughout history, resulting in the loss of national and international public and personal wealth, creating political uncertainty and shaking the foundations of the national, regional and international economic and social order. This book provides answers to the...