How philosophical differences between Eurozone nations led to the Euro crisis-and where to go from here

Why is Europe's great monetary endeavor, the Euro, in trouble? A string of economic difficulties in Eurozone nations has left observers wondering whether the currency union can survive. In this book, Markus Brunnermeier, Harold James, and Jean-Pierre Landau argue that the core problem with the Euro lies in the philosophical differences between the founding countries of the Eurozone, particularly Germany and France. But the authors also show how these seemingly incompatible differences can be reconciled to ensure Europe's survival. Weaving together economic analysis and historical reflection, The Euro and the Battle of Ideas provides a forensic investigation and a road map for Europe's future.

About the Author
Markus K. Brunnermeier is the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics at Princeton University and director of Princeton's Bendheim Center of Finance. Harold James is professor of history and international affairs and the Claude and Lore Kelly Professor of European Studies at Princeton University. Jean-Pierre Landau is former deputy governor of the Banque de France and associate professor of economics at Sciences Po in Paris.

Reviews
"Winner of the 2017 Gold Medal in International Business / Globalization, Axiom Business Book Awards"
"One of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2017"
"One of Project Syndicate's Best Reads in 2017 (chosen by Jean Pisani-Ferry)"
"One of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2016"
"One of Financial Times (FT.com) Best Economics Books of 2016"
"One of The Economist's Economics and Business Books of the Year 2016"



Book Information
ISBN 9780691178417
Author Markus K. Brunnermeier
Format Paperback
Page Count 456
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publisher Princeton University Press