We examine whether the introduction of the euro had a significantly positive impact on the synchronization of business … policy shocks in the euro area. Empirical evidence on this relationship is rare so far and su ers from methodical weaknesses … constructed on a year-by-year basis (1993{2011), we uncover a strong and robust empirical finding: the adoption of the euro has …

pt. 1. The stability merits of the euro -- pt. 2. A case for rapid euro adoption? -- pt. 3. The euro area- a shelter …? Euro assets- a safe haven? -- pt. 4. Lessons- from euro area divergences, and from the crisis -- pt. 5. Post …