Will fiscal union save the euro-zone?

The recent rescue package along with rulings made by the European Commission might be steps towards euro-zone fiscal integration that could feasibly benefit the region’s economies in the long run. But the near-term implication is greater pressure for a prolonged and painful fiscal squeeze.

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