The Euro and the International Financial System

Richard Portes

No 2955, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: This Paper analyses the issues raised by EMU for the relationships between the Euro area and the international financial system. The depreciation of the Euro exchange rate since the beginning of EMU has attracted most attention. The Paper argues that theory and the data support none of the conventional explanations and that a substantial appreciation will be required to bring the rate to a sustainable long-run equilibrium. It discusses exchange-rate intervention and suggests that the authorities should take a more active policy stance. The Paper assesses the role of the Euro as an international currency and the underlying developments in the capital markets and foreign exchange markets. It concludes with discussion of policies towards the international role of the Euro, in areas such as: data needs; financial market developments; euroisation; EMU and the international financial architecture; and the role of the Euro Group of finance ministers.

Keywords: Emu; Euroisation; Euro; Exchange rates; International currencies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F30 F40 G10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-08
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