On some currency regime considerations for the Visegrad countries

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This volume primarily features papers and discussions from the International Symposium “EUFORIKZ” held at Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg, Germany, from October 26-28, 2001. It addresses two main questions: what lessons can the Visegrad countries learn from exchange rate theory to devise effective monetary integration strategies with the European Union, and what specific challenges do these countries face in their exchange rate policies? The first set of papers explores the European Central Bank's policies, alternative options for monetary integration for accession countries, the criteria for optimum currency areas with a focus on the endogeneity hypothesis, inflation targeting, and the proposal for euroization. The second set analyzes the unique challenges faced by Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and the Slovak Republic as they work towards EU accession and strive to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria. This collection provides valuable insights into the complexities of monetary policy and exchange rate strategies relevant to these nations' integration into the European Union.