Why is Poland afraid of the euro?

Authors

  • Witold M. Orłowski Académide des Finances et des Affaires de la Vistule, Varsovie

Keywords:

eurozone, euro, currencies, international currency, monetary integration, european monetary integration, monetary policy, monetary system

Abstract

In the article, we will try to explain the main reasons why Poland did not introduce the euro. They belong mainly to the sphere of political economy, although the arguments invoked are of an economic nature. In the article, we will also verify the veracity of these arguments, showing that some of them are based on prejudice rather than on in-depth analysis.

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2019-06-30

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