Monetary union, asymmetric recession, and exit

B-Tier
Journal: Review of International Economics
Year: 2023
Volume: 31
Issue: 5
Pages: 1833-1863

Score contribution per author:

0.503 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We propose a model of the Eurozone and analyze an asymmetric recession in a vulnerable member state with high public debt, weak banks, and low growth. We compare macroeconomic adjustment under continued membership with two exit scenarios that introduce flexible exchange rates and autonomous monetary policy. An exit with stable investor expectations could significantly dampen the short‐run impact. Stabilization is achieved by a targeted monetary expansion combined with depreciation. However, investor panic may lead to escalation, aggravate the recession and delay the recovery.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:bla:reviec:v:31:y:2023:i:5:p:1833-1863
Journal Field
International
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-25