The Euro: The Battle for the New Global Currency
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.20 (988 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300176740 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Today the Euro is the surpranational currency for 15 European countries and the world's second largest reserve currency. This is a comprehensive political and economic account of the birth and development of the Euro. Marsh tells the story of the rivalries, intrigues, and deal-making that brought about a currency for Europe.
He is a frequent contributor to German and British publications, and he lectures widely on political, economic, and business issues. He lives in London.. David Marsh is chairman of SCCO International and co-chairman of Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum
Anyone interested in European politics and economics, as well as Europe's place in the wider world, would enjoy it.' (George Soros) 'a compelling political story' (Ralph Atkins, Financial Times) 'An excellent new book.' (David Smith, Sunday Times) 'Marsh has achieved the seemingly impossible feat of making what the Brits tend to regard as a boring topic, best avoided, into a great story. What is more, it manages to be balanced, examining all the topical, as well as historical, issues.' (William Keegan, The Observer) 'There are not many economists in Marsh's generation who have been present at so many of the vital moments or who can call on such an impressive roster of interviewees as background research. He is especially good on the way that the two great European projects of our time - economic and political union - have counteracted each other.' (Philip Collins, The Times)
Four Stars Good survey of the process of construction of european monetary union.