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The official site of the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs. This site offers a wealth of reports, studies, analyses, and publications by. Such topics include 'Public Finances in the EMU,' 'Economic Forecasts,' 'EU Economy Review,' as well as enlargement papers and its relation to the European economy, among other topics. There are also links to economic indicators, legislation, and current news and activities.

Research areas, working papers, databases, publications, and links to a variety of European economic and financial matters. Find information on the European economy, economic growth, trade policy, the welfare state, agricultural matters (i.e. CAP reform), competition, markets, and growth, integration, and the monetary system, to name a few. Follow the links or enter a keyword in the 'Search for Documents' section.

EUROFRAME offers a wealth of information in an effort to provide quantitative analysis and policy recommendation for the EU and to identify necessary steps to be taken by national decision makers. It is an initiative by 9 independent Research Institutes for 'improved forecasting in the EU.' Such relevant information on the site includes 'Economic Forecasts for the EU and the Euro Area,' 'Eurogrowth Indicators,' 'Reports,' and links to the 9 Research Institutes.

The European Economy Group offers numerous working papers pertaining to an array of economic areas. Such topics include 'Fiscal Policy, Growth and Convergence in Europe' and 'Eastern Enlargement of the EU and Foreign Direct Investment Adjustments.' Click on the 'Working Papers' link on the left hand side of the page for Full Text or Abstract versions.

A list of 219 journal articles. This is a great site for journal information. However, unless you know the name of the journal article you are looking for, or you are willing to take the time to thoroughly peruse the sites, this site can be very time consuming. The MIT Press link, for example, offers a link to the Journal of the European Economic Association (JEEA) and the European Legacy journal. Note: Some link names are more obvious than others.

Current, up to date business and commerce news from across the continent.

Current, up to date European economic news from the BBC.

Fact files briefs on the economy, trade and development, mergers and companies, and understanding the markets. 

biz/ed looks at the structure of the EU and has a variety of resources that may help in understanding the institutions and economies of Europe. There is a series of pages of data about Europe, a brief summary of the key European Institutions and some worksheets based around these institutions.

Present concise, policy-oriented commentaries on topical issues in European affairs.

Work in progress within CEPS research programmes aimed at stimulating reactions from other experts in the field.

Present original research and analysis commissioned by the members of the European Credit Research Institute (ECRI), a network organization of CEPS.

Present original research carried out expressly for publication by the European Network of Economic Policy Research Institutes (ENEPRI).

Analysis of economic policy issues at European level by researchers at the member institutes of the European Network of Economic Policy Research Institutes (ENEPRI).

Analysis by the European Policy Institutes Network (EPIN) of key issues raised by the Future of Europe debate.

An extensive research report written by Neil Fligstein and Fredric Merand of the Institute for Industrial Relations: Centre for Culture, Organizations, and Politics, University of California (Berkley).
Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

The OECD is an international organisation that works for the promotion of democratic government and the market economy. It publishes a great deal of statistics and reports, covering many topics besides economics, such as social policy, good governance, corporate activity and sustainable development.

A brief report evaluating the short-term prospects for the European Economy following the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on the US.  Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Dozens of links to euro and European Monetary Union (EMU) information. Go to the site for a brief description of what each link pertains to. This is a great site for an informative view on the pros and cons of the euro and EMU in relation to Europe in general, as well as specific countries (i.e. UK and Denmark).

UK Treasury: Euro Information

Information and facts on the euro's impact on businesses, as well as some studies and documents published by the UK Treasury.

Brief information on the euro - including coins and banknotes facts and information, information for organizations, as well as a background to the euro.

The official website of the European Central Bank. Contains information on interest rates and foreign exchange rates.  There is also a link to publications, speeches, and press releases by the European Monetary Institute (EMI).

Bank of England: The Euro

General information and publications regarding the euro, the 'UK and the Euro,'  'UK Euro Changeover,' and 'Bank of England Legislation.'

This site outlines the history - past, present, and future of the euro, the EMU, and the Eurozone.  Its a great euro backgrounder site. 

Another great site by Guardian Unlimited to understanding the road map to the UK-Euro debate.

Is the euro a good thing or a bad thing for Europe?  Should Britain jump on board? Get all the facts and information! Get informed! The Euro Debate is just that, a website outlining Euro facts and arguments. There are sections for and against the euro, a timetable, and opinion polls.

The UK's assessment on joining the euro: 18 EMU studies.  Simply follow the appropriate links.

Discover why some proponents believe that joining the euro is in the best interests of the UK.  Also, find out more about the 'YES Campaign' and get up to date on the latest headline news from across Europe.

No Euro

Get the other side of the euro debate and find out why some opponents contend that the euro would not be in the Britain's best interest.

European Banking Federation

This site is the voice of the banking issues in the European Union.

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