The latest release of the Palgrave Dictionary of Economics includes 8 articles from a diverse set of areas: the aim has been to commission longer survey articles relevant to current issues.  Here is a selection:

• European Central Bank and monetary policy in the euro area: Since 1 January 1999 the European Central Bank (ECB) has had sole responsibility for monetary policy in the euro area. Its main aim is to maintain price stability over the medium term. The financial and economic crises of 2007–2011 made the tension between the single monetary policy and national responsibilities for economic policies and financial stability visible. …
• Euro zone crisis 2010: The euro zone crisis is commonly regarded as a sovereign debt crisis. This definition certainly applies to Greece, but the Irish case represents an almost pure specimen of a banking crisis voluntarily transformed into a sovereign crisis. …
• Economic impact of the Olympic Games: The Olympic Games are among the largest and most visible sporting events in the world. This article examines the financing of the Olympic Games, explores how the awarding of the Games has become a high-stakes contest, and analyzes the costs of running the Games and their economic impact on the host city and nation.

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