Oxford Economic Papers Advance Access originally published online on November 28, 2006
Oxford Economic Papers 2007 59(2):171-193; doi:10.1093/oep/gpl023
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The Euro and world inflation

*Terry College of Business, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA; e-mail: selgin{at}uga.edu
Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University, One Bear Place, #98003, Waco, TX 76798, USA; e-mail: David_VanHoose{at}baylor.edu
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This paper uses a three-region framework to examine the effects of European currency unification on EMU and US inflation rates. It considers ways in which increased participation in the EMU might influence inflation choices in Europe and the United States. It also considers how alternative monetary policies and parameter values might influence the extent of participation in the EMU.
Key Words: JEL classifications: E42 E52 E58 F33 F41