Economic and monetary union.The EMU (economic, monetary union) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In what year was the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) established?
In what year was the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) established?
1978
Which treaty formally established the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)?
Which treaty formally established the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)?
Maastricht Treaty
In which stage of integration can a member state adopt the Euro as its currency?
In which stage of integration can a member state adopt the Euro as its currency?
Third stage
Which countries opted out of adopting the Euro?
Which countries opted out of adopting the Euro?
UK and Denmark
When was the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) established?
When was the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) established?
1996
What is the nature of the Stability and Growth Pact guidelines?
What is the nature of the Stability and Growth Pact guidelines?
Non-binding
How does the common currency enhance trade within the Eurozone?
How does the common currency enhance trade within the Eurozone?
By greater pricing transparency
What does the SGP aim to maintain within the Eurozone?
What does the SGP aim to maintain within the Eurozone?
Low inflation
Which institution controlled EU monetary policy before the EMU was established?
Which institution controlled EU monetary policy before the EMU was established?
German Federal Bank
What type of economic union does the Euro represent a step towards?
What type of economic union does the Euro represent a step towards?
Federalist
Which countries exceeded the deficit limit in the mid-2000s?
Which countries exceeded the deficit limit in the mid-2000s?
France and Germany
What is the GDP deficit limit set by the SGP?
What is the GDP deficit limit set by the SGP?
3%