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Monetary union, price level convergence, and inflation: How close is Europe to the USA?

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  • Rogers, John H., 2007. "Monetary union, price level convergence, and inflation: How close is Europe to the USA?," Journal of Monetary Economics, Elsevier, vol. 54(3), pages 785-796, April.
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