Now they see the benefits of the eurozone

Commentary feature discusses why various European countries outside of the eurozone - such as Denmark, Hungary, and non-EU Iceland - are considering more carefully whether joining the eurozone would help them in the context of the gloabl financial crisis.

The Economist, No.8604, 1.11.08: The euro. Seeking shelter http://www.economist.com/world/europe/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12523923

ESO: Background information: Single currency gains appeal for outsiders http://www.europeansources.info/record/single-currency-gains-appeal-for-outsiders/

Voxeu.Org: The Icelandic banking crisis and what to do about it, 29.10.08 http://www.voxeu.org/index.php?q=node/2504

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