The purpose of this paper is to estimate the specific impact of the introduction of the euro on Italian consumer … inflation that can be attributed solely to the rounding of prices to figures that are "attractive" in euro. The empirical …

In the aftermath of the euro cash changeover consumers' inflation perceptions rose substantially in the euro area … inflationary effect of the euro introduction intensified. In this paper we argue that the information set of the public has been … sharp rise in the aftermath of the euro cash changeover …

This paper explores inflation determinants within the EU and implications for new members' euro adoption plans. Factor …

-S type of regression for each regime. Our results show that, for countries which pegged to or adopted the euro, the effect of … conclude that, in a catching-up country, premature euro adoption may foster excess inflation, beyond that which is to be …