This book deals with the economic consequences of monetary integration, which has long been dominated by the Optimal Currency Area (OCA) paradigm. In this model, money is perceived as having developed from a private sector cost minimization process to facilitate transactions. Not surprisingly,...

What is wrong with the IMF? -- Governance and decision-making -- Surveillance -- Lending and conditionality -- Capacity development -- Democratize governance and decision making -- Diversify the IMF staff -- Commit to inclusive growth -- Enhance multilateral partnerships -- Closing the hypocrisy gap