The Single European Currency


   EMU = European Monetary Unit, the "Euro"
 
The Euro - The "Euro"  is the official name for the new European Monetary Unit.  This will replace 15 separate currencies (assuming all countries eventually join the alliance).  It will also eliminate cumbersome exchanging processes between countries, increasing trade between countries since they all have the same currency.  If the Euro is successful, it could become one of the leading currencies.  The first link below contains all of the official information provided by the Euro alliance.  The other sites give useful information concerning how it began and what it means for the participating countries.
The Official EURO Page - The official page offered in 11 different languages

Europe's Single Common Currency - Official EU links and other sources with many viewpoints

The European Single Currency Information Center - General information

Research Papers on Economic & Monetary Union in Europe
EURO Resources on the WEB
The Euro - Background information on the Euro

Questions - There are many questions to answer about the Euro.  Some of these include where did it come from, what countries are involoved, and when does it go into effect.  The two links below will take you to a world where most of your questions will be answered.  These links include all the facts you need to be an expert on the Euro.  Have fun and navigately safely.
Europe United Through a Single Currency  - FAQ's about the Euro

Opinion EURO FAQ's - Paul Lang answers frequently asked questions

Controversy regarding the Euro - The EMU-project has to be criticized in many respects, first of all the lack of social, ecological and democratic content.  One way or the other, the European integration has to be reprogrammed in favor of social and ecological sustainability, instead of - as is the case - functioning as a vehicle for the neoliberal economic project.  Economists feel that they have the obligation to inform the public about the fact that economists - contrary to popular belief - disagree strongly about this project.  The following links provide information about opposing view-points regarding the EMU-project.
 
Euro-Know- Bad For Britain

The Euro and Unemployment - Will the Euro lead to higher unemployment?

United Kingdom Controversy - The problems in UK.
 

Conversion Charts & Timetables - With the advent of the single currency, the European community was faced with the problems of conversion rates.  In order to avoid this inconvenience to the people and businesses, the currency converter was made available.  It tells the user how much of his own currency he could have to exchange in order to get one unit of the Euro.
Information by the Pacific Exchange Rate Service - Charts and graphs

Countdown to the Euro - General information with charts

Key Elements of the EMU - Timetable with important dates of the EMU

(as of 10/99)

Countries - There are 15 countries that the Euro applies to.  Of these 15, there are 11 that have accepted the Euro.  The two links below give information on these countries.  One site is dedicated to the United Kingdom and the other site gives information on every country involved.  There are also exchange rates listed.
 
EuroScanner- Basic information, news, and currency converter

UK and the EURO - The UK government gets ready for the Euro
 

Produced by: Shari Oestreicher, Micah Fitzsimmons, Prashant Singh, and Scott Cress
Copyright    1999
Last Updated December, 1999