Veröffentlicht in: Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft (Hrsg.): Die Parallelwährung: Optionen, Chancen, Risiken. Berlin, S. 6–13, 2012.

Autor: Ludwig Schuster

Englische Version: Parallel Currencies for the Eurozone. An outline and an attempt at systematisation.

Abstract

This contribution gives an overview on various proposals for parallel currencies in the eurozone. The purposes and aims are analysed, especially concerning the economic, political and monetary objectives. Moreover, the different concepts of a parallel currency are compared with focus on the distinguishing arrangements. The article concludes that parallel currencies are regarded by all proponents as a measure to strengthen the national economies, which offers additional monetary flexibility and helps to stabilise the European economy.