The birth of the euro by Otmar IssingCall Number: Council Library Main Collection 090236
ISBN: 1281791326
Publication Date: 2008
As a founding member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (1998-2006), and one of the Euro's principal architects, Otmar Issing offers a unique insider accoun on the history of the Euro. Free of jargon, this is a very human reflection on a unique historical experiment and a key reference for all academics, policy makers, and 'Eurowatchers' seeking to understand how the Euro has got to where it is today and what challenges lie ahead. Combines personal memoir with reference to the academic and policy literature.