and regions in Sweden, assuming voters behave in their self-interest. Second, the distribution of the expected benefits …

and regions in Sweden, assuming voters behave in their self-interest. Second, the distribution of the expected benefits …

and Monetary Union (EMU). This paper systematically analyzes 101 reform proposals presented by professional academic and … background of its author(s), the main aim attached to fiscal policy coordination in the EMU, the timing of the proposal and the …

Monetary Union (EMU). This paper analyzes 101 reform proposals presented by professional academic and non-academic economists …

EMU a good or bad thing?", usually adopting the paradigm of optimum currency areas as their main analytical vehicle, (b …

EMU and the euro will face a number of challenges in the future. Two such challenges are examined here:first, the …

Inflation targeting was adopted by several countries, including Sweden, in the 1990s. We evaluate the Swedish inflation … compared to previous regimes adopted in Sweden during the 20th century. Our approach to evaluate inflation targeting is … century of observations, inflation targeting in Sweden is a success – at least so far. …

This paper compares the boom-bust cycle in Finland and Sweden 1984-1995 with the average boom-bust pattern in … 1980s and 1990s. The boom-bust cycle in Finland and Sweden 1984-1995 was driven by financial liberalization and a hard …