http://standpointmag.co.uk/taxonomy/term/17 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://standpointmag.co.uk/marketplace-january-february-12-tim-congdon-eurozone <p><b>Author:</b>Tim Congdon</p> The eurozone, contrary to the self-image of some of its most prominent spokesmen, does not dominate the world: it accounts for only about a sixth of global output. Nevertheless, fears of its break-up are routinely given as the main reason for expecting 2012 to be a difficult year for the world economy. Why could the eurozone's travails do so much damage to those countries which have had the good sense to keep their own currencies?<p><a href="http://standpointmag.co.uk/marketplace-january-february-12-tim-congdon-eurozone"><span>read more</span></a></p> http://standpointmag.co.uk/marketplace-january-february-12-tim-congdon-eurozone#comments Marketplace Economy Eurozone Maastricht Treaty Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:59:56 +0000 Frances Weaver 4292 at http://standpointmag.co.uk