Miksi Suomen kannattaa luopua eurosta

Berghäll, Pii Elina (2013): Miksi Suomen kannattaa luopua eurosta.

Abstract

In the paper in Finnish, I briefly reason why Finland should abandon the euro based on economic theory, policy and practice. I discuss the options to exchange rate realignment of internal and fiscal devaluation as well as the implications of currency flotation.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Why Finland should abandon the euro
• Language: Finnish
• Keywords: euro, internal, fiscal, devaluation, floatation, unemployment, wages, taxes, competitiveness, subsidies
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F43 - Economic Growth of Open Economies; F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F45 - Macroeconomic Issues of Monetary Unions

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