Puts the decline of the euro’s value following its introduction down to rapid US economic growth and the expansionary policies of the European Central Bank. Contrasts popular UK opposition to joining the euro with business pressure to do so, and suggests that the five stated conditions for...

Assesses the effectiveness of the European Central Bank in maintaining price stability, growth and bank liquidity across the eurozone. Looks at the policies which it has applied in response to economic events, suggesting that its treatment of the falling euro value has eroded its credibility and...