La Banque centrale européenne

Synopsis of La Banque centrale européenne

«La Banque centrale européenne» is the economics essay by Étienne Farvaque on the European Central Bank, published by Editions La Découverte in paperback (109 pages, in French).

The work analyses the ECB's role in European economic construction and policies, as well as its growing influence on the global economy and financial markets. It examines whether eurozone countries converge or diverge, whether the single currency has generated inflation, the degree of public trust, and the bank's internal functioning, transparency and ability to influence markets. It also compares its performance with that of the US Federal Reserve and allows the criticisms levelled at the euro and European monetary policy to be put into perspective.

The book belongs to the Repères collection from La Découverte and was originally published in French in 2010.

Recommended for those who want to get started in economics or follow European current affairs without prior knowledge, with a clear and accessible approach.