The introduction of the euro was an important event for the world economy and the international political system. For the first time in history, a substantial g

The IMF Working Papers series is designed to make IMF staff research available to a wide audience. Almost 300 Working Papers are released each year, covering a

The recent euro crisis and the dramatic increase of unemployment in some euro countries have triggered a renewed interest in a fiscal capacity for the European

This book analyses how financial elites in key dollar-holding emerging markets perceive the contest between the euro and the dollar for global currency status.

Perhaps the most popular of all Institute products, selected Working Papers are now available in a print format. These papers contain the preliminary results of