Which of the Following Has NOT Been a Criticism of the "Convergence

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been a criticism of the "convergence process" for joining the Eurozone?

• A) Although challenging, the process fully transforms inflation-biased nations into fiscal and monetary conservatives.
• B) Policies forced on applicants to monetary union are politically costly, so the interim peg may not be fully credible and may generate exchange rate crises.
• C) The fiscal rules are seen as inflexible and arbitrary.
• D) Once a nation has met the criteria, its commitment to fiscal discipline may wane.

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