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What aspect of macroeconomic imbalances was mainly emphasized in the design of EMU and SGP?
What aspect of macroeconomic imbalances was mainly emphasized in the design of EMU and SGP?
- Private-level imbalances
- Public finance imbalances (correct)
- Structural imbalances
- Trade imbalances
What was a notable absence in the coordination of national economic policies in the Eurozone?
What was a notable absence in the coordination of national economic policies in the Eurozone?
- Crisis resolution clause (correct)
- Soft instruments for addressing macroeconomic imbalances
- Focus on private-sector behavior
- Sufficient flexibility to correct differences in economic performances
According to Robert Mundell's theory, what is a necessary condition for sharing a common currency?
According to Robert Mundell's theory, what is a necessary condition for sharing a common currency?
- Sufficient flexibility in currency valuation
- High mobility of production factors
- Soft mechanisms for addressing imbalances
- Diversified economies (correct)
What did the Eurozone lack in terms of addressing macroeconomic imbalances and structural adjustments?
What did the Eurozone lack in terms of addressing macroeconomic imbalances and structural adjustments?
Which factor would help reduce the risk of asymmetric shocks according to the Theory of Optimal Currency Areas?
Which factor would help reduce the risk of asymmetric shocks according to the Theory of Optimal Currency Areas?
What was a significant absence in the European Semester inclusivity according to the text?
What was a significant absence in the European Semester inclusivity according to the text?
What does the no bail out rule in the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) mean?
What does the no bail out rule in the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) mean?
What is a weakness of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) design mentioned in the text?
What is a weakness of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) design mentioned in the text?
What is a key feature of the European Central Bank's (ECB) mandate within the EMU?
What is a key feature of the European Central Bank's (ECB) mandate within the EMU?
Why were there German fears for inflation and transfer union in relation to the EMU?
Why were there German fears for inflation and transfer union in relation to the EMU?
What was a common issue regarding the observance of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) during crises?
What was a common issue regarding the observance of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) during crises?
What describes the democratic gap within the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) according to the text?
What describes the democratic gap within the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) according to the text?
What is the main goal of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)?
What is the main goal of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)?
What was the European Currency Unit (ECU) primarily used for?
What was the European Currency Unit (ECU) primarily used for?
Which report outlined three main stages to achieve the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)?
Which report outlined three main stages to achieve the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)?
What role did the Deutsche Mark play in the EMS that led to dissatisfaction among other Member States?
What role did the Deutsche Mark play in the EMS that led to dissatisfaction among other Member States?
Which of the following accurately describes the European Fund for Monetary Cooperation?
Which of the following accurately describes the European Fund for Monetary Cooperation?
What was one of the main criticisms regarding the EMS prior to its evolution into the European Monetary Institute?
What was one of the main criticisms regarding the EMS prior to its evolution into the European Monetary Institute?
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