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Yes. Good thing too, because monetarism worked very badly and led to continual economic instability prior to the ERM. Multiple currencies are an expensive inconvenience and an impediment to trade. Comversion fees are also a stealth tax.


How did we ever make it to 2010AD?


Through numerous wars, periods of famine, and economic hardships?

I didn't get the feeling that the parent to your post was suggesting that the EuroZone was the only way to possibly survive.


It's not impossible, just expensive and annoying for business or frequent travelers. When I was younger European currencies used to go up and down like yo-yos.




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