Europe and the Euro

I don't often agree with Krugman, but when he focuses on international economics, he usually is good. His column in today's NY Times is right on. I would only add that the political elites in Europe who pushed the euro through wanted it to help push more political integration--ultimately a United States of Europe. Hence, Krugman's conclusion along with the supporting statement by Eichengreen are the result of that decision over a decade ago.