@article{Herzog2014, author = {Herzog, Bodo}, title = {Applied mathematical theory for monetary-fiscal interaction in a supranational monetary union}, journal = {Journal of applied mathematics and physics}, volume = {2}, number = {8}, issn = {2327-4352}, doi = {10.4236/jamp.2014.28081}, institution = {ESB Business School}, pages = {737 -- 744}, year = {2014}, abstract = {I utilize a differentiable dynamical system {\´a} la Lotka-Voletrra and explain monetary and fiscal interaction in a supranational monetary union. The paper demonstrates an applied mathematical approach that provides useful insights about the interaction mechanisms in theoretical economics in general and a monetary union in particular. I find that a common central bank is necessary but not sufficient to tackle the new interaction problems in a supranational monetary union, such as the free-riding behaviour of fiscal policies. Moreover, I show that upranational institutions, rules or laws are essential to mitigate violations of decentralized fiscal policies.}, language = {en} }