European Central Bank Reform After the Financial Crisis

This book explores the European Central Bank's (ECB) political role, and the politics of its increased empowerment, in the light of contemporary challenges for both central bank independence and European democratic stability.

Autorentext

Sebastian Heidebrecht is an assistant professor at the Centre for European Integration Research of the University of Vienna, Austria.

Klappentext

This book explores the European Central Bank's (ECB) political role, and the politics of its increased empowerment, in the light of contemporary challenges for both central bank independence and European democratic stability.

Inhalt

1. Introduction Part 1: Theory 2. Technocratic Empowerment of the European Central Bank 3. European Monetary Politics Part 2: Dimensions of Technocratic Empowerment 4. Characteristics and Appointment of Central Bankers 5. Decision-Making Powers 6. Democratic Control Structures Part 3: Assessment 7. Conclusion