International economics

Table of Contents

1. Topic pack - International economics - introduction
2. Section 3.1 International trade (notes)
3. Section 3.1 International trade (questions)
4. Section 3.1 International trade - simulations and activities
5. Section 3.2 Exchange rates (notes)
6. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - questions
7. Section 3.2 Exchange rates - simulations and activities
8. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - notes
9. Section 3.3 Balance of payments - questions
10. Section 3.4 Economic integration - notes
11. Section 3.4 Economic integration - questions
    1. Trading blocs - essay
    2. Estonia becomes the 17th member of the euro zone
    3. Economic policy in the euro zone
    4. Eurozone to consider closer economic scrutiny
    5. A flat earth?
12. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - notes
13. Section 3.5 Terms of trade - questions
14. Print View

Economic policy in the euro zone

Read the article,The two sides of the euro coin and then answer the questions below. You can either read the article in the window below or you can follow the previous link to read the article in a separate window.

Question 1

Compare the relative economic performance of Germany and Spain.

Question 2

Identify the important function carried out by the European Central Bank.

Question 3

Discuss the nature of economic adjustments required of the Spanish and German populations in response to the introduction of the single currency and compare and contrast reactions and effects in both countries.