While the principle of delegation has become well established on the national level for monetary policy, fiscal policies remain in the hands of policymakers depending on rent-seeking interest groups. The authors argue that the Maastricht Treaty provides a unique international commitment that...

While the principle of delegation has become well established on the national level for monetary policy, fiscal policies remain in the hands of policy makers depending on rent-seeking interest groups. We argue that the Maastricht Treaty provides a unique international commitment that enables...