Europes shift to economic and monetary union (EMU) is one of the biggest and most complex events in financial historyand very much in the news. This definitive guide, published in connection with Reuters, is now available for the first time in the U.S. Among the topics covered are such key issues as-
calculating the odds on EMU
could Eurobonds rival the US market?
currencies- the ins and outs of EMU
the legal headaches
jobs at risk
the MIS challenge Extensive appendices provide essential reference material and a detailed glossary ensures a complete understanding of the terminology and jargon surrounding monetary union. The introduction looks at the origins, aims and politics of the EMU, while the core of the book contains detailed analyses by specialized Reuters correspondents based in the worlds major financial centers. EMU Explained provides the first real insight into how EMU will affect you and your organization.
About Reuters
Reuters operates the largest news agency network in the world and is recognized as one of the leading providers of text, video, graphics, and news pictures. With some 2,500 journalists, photographers, and TV professionals based in 190 cities all over the world, Reuters covers the news as it breaks. Relying on a 150-year-old reputation for accuracy, speed, and freedom from bias, Reuters transmits over two million words daily in 23 languages. This book is a collection of the best Reuters images and writings on Afghanistan, ranging from the Soviet occupation to the U.S.-led war against the Taliban and Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda network.