Exchange Rate Arrangements Prior to Euro Adoption

AUCO Czech Economic Review, 2007, vol. 1, issue 3, pages 312-323

Abstract: This paper discusses the exchange rate policies in the three stages of the euro adoption process. In the first stage, i.e., after EU accession but before ERM II entry, the exchange rate becomes a matter of “common concern” according to the Treaty. The paper argues that in the modern conditions, this has no real meaning besides mutual consultations on macroeconomic policy issues. In the second stage, common concern becomes institutionalized under the ERM II mechanism. Its main advantages and risks are discussed, and the arguments for minimizing the length of this stage are presented. In the third step, the exchange rate stability criterion is assessed before the country is allowed to adopt the euro. The paper discusses the open issues in the interpretation of this criterion. Finally, the current state of the Czech euro adoption strategy is described.

Keywords: monetary integration; euro adoption; convergence criteria; ERM II (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E42 E58 F02 F33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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