SIEPS invites you to the seminar on Sweden and the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Committee on EU Affairs. The aim is to provide knowledge and room for reflection on the political and economic experience of the euro collaboration and the potential consequences of Sweden's decision not to participate. SIEPS presents two newly published research reports also commented on and discussed by a panel.

See the full seminar and the debate on Web TV or read the transcription.

Program
10:00 to 10:10 Welcome
Anna Kinberg Batra (Chariman of the committee on EU Affairs) and Anna Stellinger (Director,
SIEPS) greets welcome.

10:10 to 10:25 The impact of the Euro on International Trade and Investment: A Survey of Theory and Empirical Evidence
Harry Flam, Professor, IIES, Stockholm University presents a SIEPS-report evaluating the studies that have estimated the effects of the euro on trade and direct investment in EU

10:25 to 10:40 Aggregate and Regional Business Cycle Synchronization in the Nordic Countries
Anna Larsson, PhD, Stockholm University presents a SIEPS report that analyzes how the synchronization of business cycles have been developed in the Nordic countries that are characterized by varying degrees of European integration.

10:40 to 10:55 Out in the cold? Politically network capital outside EMU
Associate Professor Daniel Naurin, University of Gothenburg

10:55 to 11:20 Scientific reviews
Professor Lars Calmfors, Stockholm University
Professor Daniel Tarschys, Stockholm University

11:20 to 12:00 Time for questions
Time for questions from members of the Committee on EU Affairs
and discussion with the audience and panel.