One Money, But Many Fiscal Policies in Europe: What are the Consequences?

41 Pages Posted: 18 Mar 2002

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Harald Uhlig

University of Chicago - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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Date Written: April 3, 2002

Abstract

This paper outlines some issues regarding the interaction of independent fiscal authorities and one central bank in the European monetary union. It points out the possibilities for coordination failures, ranging everywhere from potentially excessive deficits and free-riding problems to coordination failures in a European fiscal or banking crises. As policy conclusions, some suggestions for institutional improvements are made. In particular, the Growth and Stability Pact needs strengthening rather than weakening. Furthermore, a solution for EMU-wide banking regulation needs to be found.

Keywords: EMU, monetary policy, fiscal policy, free-riding, monetary-fiscal policy interaction, banking crisis, fiscal crisis

JEL Classification: E5, E6, H0, H7

Suggested Citation

Uhlig, Harald, One Money, But Many Fiscal Policies in Europe: What are the Consequences? (April 3, 2002). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=303703 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.303703

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