A country in the late 20th century operates with its own currency, which has a fully flexible exchange rate. Its central bank has no formal, publicly stated goal for the rate of inflation. The economy consistently suffers from high, unpredictable inflation and significant currency value fluctuations. Faced with these challenges, the government decides to join a large monetary union, adopting a shared currency managed by a central bank with a strong mandate for price stability. What is the most compelling economic argument for this policy shift?
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A country in the late 20th century operates with its own currency, which has a fully flexible exchange rate. Its central bank has no formal, publicly stated goal for the rate of inflation. The economy consistently suffers from high, unpredictable inflation and significant currency value fluctuations. Faced with these challenges, the government decides to join a large monetary union, adopting a shared currency managed by a central bank with a strong mandate for price stability. What is the most compelling economic argument for this policy shift?
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