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The Euro and Price Convergence in Central and Eastern Europe

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  • Filip Lurka

    (University of Cambridge)

  • Paul Kattuman

    (University of Cambridge)

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We examine the effect of the adoption of the euro by Central and Eastern European countries, on the convergence of their prices vis-´a-vis the euro zone. Allowing for staggered adoption, we estimate the euro treatment effect using a difference-in-differences approach. We find strong and robust, positive convergence effects, albeit with some heterogeneity.

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  • Filip Lurka & Paul Kattuman, 2023. "The Euro and Price Convergence in Central and Eastern Europe," International Journal of Central Banking, International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 19(1), pages 341-364, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijc:ijcjou:y:2023:q:1:a:7
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    JEL classification:

    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation
    • E42 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Monetary Sytsems; Standards; Regimes; Government and the Monetary System
    • F01 - International Economics - - General - - - Global Outlook

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