European economic integration and (a)symmetry of macroeconomic fluctuations |
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Authors: | Claire Economidou Clemens Kool |
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Institution: | Utrecht School of Economics, Utrecht University, Utrecht, 3511 BG, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | This paper empirically investigates output and consumption asymmetries in the Eurozone and enlarged EU over the period 1992–2007, and their consequences for monetary policy. Our results reveal that in the Eurozone output asymmetry has remained practically unaltered; however, there is some indication of greater consumption smoothing. The UK, Denmark and Sweden are no less asymmetric than the average Eurozone member state and could probably enter the EMU without significant macroeconomic costs. New EU member states are diverse but display higher output and, in particular, consumption asymmetries. This warrants some caution against too quick expansion of the EMU. |
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Keywords: | E32 F15 |
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