20 Jahre Euro

33 Perspectives on the Future of Cash from Political, Economic, and Philosophical Viewpoints

Euro cash has developed over the past 20 years into a tangible symbol of economic integration and cohesion in Europe. It represents stability and trust, especially in times of crisis. However, looking ahead reveals particular challenges for the European common currency. The digital transformation, for instance, has given rise to new payment methods and so-called crypto-assets, which fundamentally question the significance of cash and state currency. The authors of this book examine the diverse aspects of money and currency from various perspectives. This creates a nuanced overall picture with many new viewpoints in the often overly heated debate about the future of our money. Contributions include those from Otmar Issing, Clemens Fuest, Hans-Jürgen Papier, Peter Sloterdijk, Barry Eichengreen, Viviana Zelizer, and Gaspard Koenig. Features: includes numerous color illustrations.