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'This book examines European economic and monetary union from the perspective of public choice theory - that is, whether it is consistent with the interests of the protagonists. EMU was born mainly out of the political agenda for creating ever-closer union. Professor Martin-Das explains how the interaction of economic shocks and political interests has the potential to break up EMU and frustrate that objective. The book is a careful survey of the various fields of economic thought that come together in this topic, as well as a mine of information on the European Union's institutions and evolution.' -- Patrick Minford, University of Wales, UK

`This book examines European economic and monetary union from the perspective of public choice theory - that is, whether it is consistent with the interests of the protagonists. EMU was born mainly out of the political agenda for creating ever-closer union. Professor Martin-Das explains how the interaction of economic shocks and political interests has the potential to break up EMU and frustrate that objective. The book is a careful survey of the various fields of economic thought that come together in this topic, as well as a mine of information on the European Union's institutions and evolution.' -- Patrick Minford, University of Wales, UK

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Jennifer C. Martin-Das, earned her doctorate in economics from George Mason University, and is currently a Research Analyst at the Institute for Women’s Leadership, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, US

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