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Revista de Economía Institucional
Print version ISSN 0124-5996
Abstract
BOGLIACINO, Francesco and GUARASCIO, Dario. Euro crisis in perspective. Rev.econ.inst. [online]. 2017, vol.19, n.36, pp.257-289. ISSN 0124-5996. https://doi.org/10.18601/01245996.v19n36.10.
In this article we analyze the process of monetary integration in Europe, identifying the structural determinants and the dysfunctional elements in the institutions of the European Union. Secondly, we explain two prevailing discourses that fail in interpreting the events: on the one hand, a purely ideological position that see integration as a process of convergence that should not be interfered with; on the other hand, a purely idealist perspective, according to which the ideal of integration will prevail over any contradiction engendered by the institutional system. The combination of these two perspectives helped justify post crisis interventions (fiscal consolidation) and the institutional design that followed, which eventually aggravated the macroeconomic instability in the area.
Keywords : optimal currency area; financial crisis; balance of payment; austerity; European integration; jel: B52, F45, F53, O52.