Year of the Euro (2002)

The Year of the Euro, a Nanovic Institute conference, explored the numerous ramifications of the introduction of the European Union’s new single currency in twelve participating countries. This unprecedented project of currency change emerged from a series of political and economic aspirations for transformation and convergence. With the introduction of the Euro as a circulating currency, this large project finally entered the fabric of daily life for millions of Europeans. Focusing largely on consequences and challenges located outside the economy itself, the conference papers and discussions will contribute to understanding the implications of currency change for citizens and institutions throughout Europe and beyond. The interdisciplinary and international program of scholars examined a number of themes such as the impact of the new single currency on identities, the movement of people, the meaning of borders, social policies and rights, and the agendas adopted by political institutions and actors. Conference discussions will focus on whether currency union will produce major changes in Europe beyond the functioning of the economy itself and on the nature and meaning of changes identified by conference participants. The distinguished group of participants includes both euro-enthusiasts and euro-skeptics.

Publication

The Year of the Euro: The Cultural, Social, and Political Import of Europe's Common Currency (2002)

Edited by Robert M. Fishman and Anthony M. Messina

http://www3.undpress.nd.edu/exec/dispatch.php?s=title,P01047