This short book sets out the history, development, and day-to-day workings of the European Central Bank. It assesses its work, independence, the policies and in

The first twenty years of the European Central Bank offer a unique insight into how a central bank can navigate macroeconomic insecurity and crisis. This volume

An examination of the debates on European Central Bank monetary policy, focusing on issues of transparency, credibility, and accountability and the effect of th

Comprehensive 200-page overview of the ECB from its inception in June 1998 until the present day.

​In light of the handover from the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi to Christine Lagarde in November 2019, this book provides an in-depth analysis