GDP growth rate data from 1980 to 2022 is used to evaluate real convergence among member states. The findings of the study …This study estimates the rate and distance to convergence of WAMZ Member States and provides a comparative analysis of … nominal and real convergence to evaluate WAMZ's preparedness for monetary integration. We employ monthly data on the consumer …

The paper takes into account both the concerns of the EU, arguing that convergence is incomplete, and the demands from … accession countries, claiming that monetary integration is optimal. Indicators are developed which measure convergence and … benefits from monetary integration. The more serious problem is a lack of convergence which could imply serious risks during …

. The asymmetric euro regime is meant to achieve convergence through the enforced structural transformation of Southern …

inflation and growth rates have diminished. In this case, the single monetary policy would rather meet the monetary needs of the … member countries. On the one hand, (partially small) hints for convergence can be found for several countries. On the other …