Trésor-Economics No. 163 - Towards a better management of the fiscal stance in the euro area?
Since the introduction of the single currency in 1999, the fiscal policy of the euro area has consisted of the juxtaposition of national fiscal policies, largely irrespective of the overall economic conditions in the euro area. During preparations for the launch of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), a case was made for a coordinated approach to develop an appropriate fiscal policy at EMU level... Lire la suite