Economic and monetary union

leusl2104  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Economic and monetary union
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2

  This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!

Teacher(s)
Maes Ivo;
Language
French
Main themes
This course offers an analysis of the build-up and the functioning of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) from the interdisciplinary perspective that allows to shed light on both the power struggles between the Eurozone actors and the economic constraints and challenges they are facing.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 -          Identify and understand the main economic concepts underlying the build-up and functioning of the  EMU.
-          Explain the power and institutional dynamics shaping the Eurozone governance.
-          Apply economic and political sciences concepts when analyzing contemporary EMU debates and reforms.
-          Understand and replicate the strategical behavior of Eurozone actors.
 
Content
Approaches towards EMU: economic (Optimum Currency Area theory) and philosophical.
Early attempts at monetary integration.
The European Monetary System.
The Maastricht process and the structure of EMU.
The 21st century crises.
There will be a visit to the museum of the National Bank of Belgium (part of the European System of Central Banks) as well as guest lectures.
Evaluation methods
Written examination.
Faculty or entity
EURO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations

Master [120] in Translation

Master [120] in Interpreting

Master [120] in European Studies

Advanced Master in Tax Law