The introduction of a common currency as well as the harmonization of rules and regulations in Europe has significantly reduced distance in all its guises. With shrunken costs of overcoming space, this emphasizes centripetal forces and it should foster consolidation of financial activity. In a...

The introduction of a common currency as well as the harmonization of rules and regulations in Europe has significantly reduced distance in all its guises. With shrunken costs of overcoming space, this emphasizes centripetal forces and it should foster consolidation of financial activity. In a...

Mit der Einführung der Europäischen Währungsunion (EWU) sind die europäischen Nationen in einem beispiellosen wirtschaftspolitischen Projekt engagiert, das keine Ausstiegsoption kennt. Die fortschreitende europäische Einigung folgt dabei primär politischen Motiven, die weitgehend...