International Implications of German Unification

Hans-Werner Sinn

No 117, CESifo Working Paper Series from CESifo

Abstract: This paper advances the hypothesis that the EMS crisis was caused by German unification. The unification has implied a massive resource demand which parallels the US resource demand following Reagan's tax reforms in the eighties. The resource demand revised the German interest rates relative to the rest of the world which brought about devaluations of other European currencies. The paper identifies those European currencies needing revaluation before they can join the European Currency Union.

Date: 1996
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