Loss of Control Over the Inflation Target in a Monetary Union
A key disadvantage for a country joining a monetary union is the surrender of its ability to choose its own inflation target. Although its long-run inflation is stabilized at the rate set by the common central bank, such as the ECB, the national government loses all influence over the selection of this target.
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