Quali sono le prospettive per l'unione monetaria Europea?
Questa pagina contiene links sorgenti che esprimono una varietà di vedute,
negative e positive riguardanti il mondo della moneta dell'euro.

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01. Britain and European Monetary Union

An essay on how the history of the pound sterling differs from that of most continental currencies based on the work of Glyn Davies, author of A History of Money from Ancient Times to the Present Day. The pound sterling has an unbroken history of over 900 years. In contrast most European countries have replaced their currencies at least once, Germany having done so several times in living memory, and many continental countries have been members of previous currency unions. Thus it is inevitable that the British should be more cautious about abandoning their national currency.

 

02. Enthusiasm and Resistance to Union in Britain and Germany

Chapter 5 of the book, Money and Politics - European Monetary Unification and the International Gold Standard (1865-1873) by Luca Einaudi. The chapter discusses reactions to schemes to achieve monetary union by aligning the weights of the gold coins of Britain, France, other European countries, and the United States.

 

 

03. From the Franc to the 'Europe'

An article by Luca Einaudi on the attempted Transformation of the Latin Monetary Union into a European Monetary Union.

 

04. The Euro - Official Home Page of the future single currency.

There are versions in each of the official languages of the European Union.

 

05. The Euro

The European Central Bank maintains this website providing information for the public on the the biggest monetary changeover in history.

 

06. The Road to Economic and Monetary Union

A paper by economists at the University of Sussex outlining the stages on the way to the creation of the single currency.

 

07. European Monetary Institute

The official web site of the Institute.

 

08. Psychology of Risk, Speculation and Fraud by Linda Davies

What are the dangers to European Monetary Union from legal speculation and from fraudsters? A novelist who is a former banker considers the risks.

 

09. Italy minister seeks lira return

A second minister in Italy's government coalition has cast doubt on Italy keeping the euro, and called for the return of the lira. BBC, 6 June 2005.

 

10. The euro is killing our economy, say Dutch

By Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, Daily Telegraph, 1 June 2005.

 

11. When the Euro falls apart

A paper by Hal S. Scott of the Harvard Law School about the possibility of countries abandoning the Euro and the consequences of doing so. Originally published in International Finance vol. 1 no. 2, 1998, p. 207-228.

 

12. The end of EMU: legal ramifications

An article by Julian D. A. Wiseman about how EMU could break up and its legal consequences.

 

13. The end of EMU: How the Germans could leave

Another article by Julian Wiseman.

 

14. Financial Times Special Reports - Euro

Up-to-date information about the Euro and developments affecting the currency.

 

15. Euro Know

A website set up by a group of economists who, in common with Sir Julian and Jonathan Hodge, and sponsored by the Julian Hodge Bank, feel that the economic and political arguments about the Euro need to be properly explained.

 

16. Euro conversion FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about changing from national currencies to the Euro.

 

17. Euro-Banknotes FAQ

Answers from the Bundesbank to questions about the Euro banknotes.

 

18. Single Global Currency Association

Does the Euro go nearly far enough? The Single Global Currency Association seeks to promote the implementation of a single global currency, with an international central bank, by the year 2025. The website also has many links to other sites on money.

 

19. Euro Information

This website provides information for business and travellers about dealing with the euro as a foreign currency, and on-line versions of key documents relating to UK euro preparations, including the third outline National Changeover Plan.

 

20. The 5 Economic Tests

An outline of the five economic tests that Gordon Brown and the Treasury say would have to be satisfied before Britain could adopt the Euro.

 

21. The British Government's Policy on Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)

An outline of the main points of the policy, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Five Economic Tests, and links to other documents on EMU available from the Treasury website.

 

22. BBC In Depth: UK and the Euro

A large collection of articles and news about various aspects of the Euro.

 

23. Giancarlo Corsetti's Euro Homepage

Lots of detailed economic information. This site includes a chronology of developments.

 

24. Where the Euro is Used

A list of all the states and territories using the Euro and those in Africa, Europe and the Pacific whose currencies are linked to the Euro.

 

25. Link Technology Euro Solutions

An integrated suite of Euro tools designed specifically for the desktop.

 

26. Systems Modelling Ltd. Euro Index

A large collection of links to useful resources, including Managing the Euro in Information Systems: Strategies for Successful Changeover information from a book by Patrick O'Beirne.

 

27. There are six economic tests, not five

The UK must aim to join the euro by 2007 - we can't afford not to, claims Peter Mandelson, Guardian 22 May 2003.

 

28. City thriving outwith euro, says Greenspan

In a visit to London to receive a knighthood, the chairman of the US Federal Reserve said that the City of London is thriving outside the eurozone and has not suffered from Britain's decision not to join the single currency in the first wave. The Scotsman, 26 September 2002.

 

29. The role of the euro in the world - past developments and future perspectives

A speech by Dr. Jürgen Stark, Deputy Governor of the Deutsche Bundesbank, in September 2000.

 

30. The role of the euro in the world - past developments and future perspectives

A paper with the same title as Jürgen Stark's, by Richard Portes, London Business School and CEPR, November 2000.

 

31. History of the Euro

An article by J. Orlin Grabbe.

 

32. Q&A: The UK's euro timetable

The UK government seems to be gearing up for a referendum on the UK adopting the euro - but what is the likely timetable? BBC, 12 February, 2003.

 

33. The Eurodollar

Bryan Taylor argues that within the next ten year the Euro should be merged with the Dollar to create a Eurodollar, which would act as a single currency for both the United States and Europe, and eventually for the rest of the world.

 

34. Stability pact squabbles shake the euro

There is a long running dispute over the proper enforcement of the Stability and Growth pact, the very rules which underpin the single currency. BBC, 6 January 2004.

 

35. Gold and the Euro

An editorial from the Gold Eagle investment newsletter on the relationship between gold and the Euro.

 

36. FATF 19989-1999 Report on Money Laundering Typologies

This report contains information about he possible impact of the Euro on money laundering.

 

37. U.S. Hedge Fund Supposedly Knew About Intervention

The newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on 27 September 2000, rumours that a leak of information from a central bank outside the Euro zone led to Citibank, one of the leading currency traders worldwide, buying up euros in large volumes for a U.S. hedge fund company. These allegations could well have come straight from the pages of the novel, Nest of Vipers.

 

38. Bank of England - Speeches on European Matters

Details of speeches made by Bank personnel which have been made available to the public.

 

39. Deja V-uro by Sam Vaknin

The Euro feels like a novelty - but it is not. It was preceded by quite a few Monetary Unions in Europe and outside it.

 

40. Britain in Europe

The website of a coalition of politicians, business people and individuals campaigning for Britain to play a leading role in the EU.

 

41. The Congress for Democracy

The Congress for Democracy provides a forum for discussion and co-operation between individuals and groups from across the political spectrum who want to retain an independent pound.

 

42. The Case for the Euro

The text of a speech by Peter Chapman delivered to Liberal Democrat local party on Wed 15th October 2003.

 

43. Euro Digest

An e-mail discussion list devoted to the Euro.

 

44. UKeuropreparations

A discussion group for people who are interested in exchanging data about the practical preparations companies can and should be making for possible UK entry into the euro.

 

45. Euros accepted at four castles

Welsh assembly culture minister Alun Pugh has announced that Caernarfon, Conwy, Tintern and Caerphilly castles will all accept the European currency. BBC, 9 July 2003.

 

46. Europe Yes, Euro No

A new non-party political campaign that says yes to Europe but no to Britain adopting the euro. "We wish the euro well for the participating countries. But we want Britain to bide its time. Because once we're in, we're locked in. There is no turning back."

 

47. Article on the Swedish referendum

An article on the verdict published in the Public Service Review: Nordic States, 24 of November 2003.

 

48. Murder may skew Sweden's euro poll

The murder of Sweden's popular Foreign Minister, Anna Lindh, could trigger a huge sympathy vote for the euro and has thrown into the balance the country's seemingly certain rejection of the single currency at this weekend's poll. Evening Standard, 12 September 2003 .

 

49. The Danish Referendum on Economic and Monetary union

A (British) House of Commons Research Paper about the referendum on 28th September 2000 in which the Danes voted against adopting the Euro.

 

50. Statement of Dutch Economists concerning the European Monetary Union

A warning signed by 70 Dutch economists in February 1997 that with its plans for EMU, the European Union is taking the wrong road.

 

51. Why Italy is turning back to the lira

An article about the unpopularity of the Euro in Italy and how a shop in Milan has started to accept lira again. BBC, 14 January, 2003.

 

52. Poorer, yes. But by how much?

Although the Italian Institute for National Statistics, Istat, says the inflation rate is 2.5% an independent research group, Eurispes, says it is more like 29%. Many people blame the Euro. The Economist, 9 January 2003.

 

53. Small Change, Big Annoyance in Europe

Two nations, Finland and Belgium, have already scrapped 1- and 2-cent coins introduced with the euro, and others may follow suit. Business Week, September 23, 2004.

 

54. Euro-linked price rises provoke consumer backlash

Europe's consumers are being urged to boycott retailers who have engaged in profiteering since the introduction of the new single currency, the euro. Sydney Morning Herald, June 22 2002.

 

55. Germans lose appetite for euro

The franc, mark and lire have vanished, but in their place is springing up a dense undergrowth of do-it-yourself currencies as recession-mired regions seek to pump purchasing power back into their communities. Mail on Sunday, 4 January 2005.

 

56. German euro rebels flock to town that marks time

The rest of Germany may be stuck in the economic doldrums but Kropp, a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, is enjoying a mini-boom following the reintroduction of the D-mark. The Sunday Times, November 10, 2002.

 

57. Bundesbank upset by mark revival

The German mark - consigned to history at the beginning of 2002 - is making a startling comeback thanks to the unpopularity of the euro. Daily Telegraph, 6 June 2002.

 

58. Euro led to price rises, says German minister

Germany's finance minister Hans Eichel has admitted that the introduction of euro notes and coins led to significant price rises across the country. The Guardian, May 13, 2002.

 

59. Four German Professors Plan Challenge to Monetary Union

In 1998 four German professors made an unsuccessful application to the German courts to have German participation in the single currency declared unconstitutional.

 

60. German Voice Doubts about the Euro

A group of short articles about German criticisms of the Euro.