European Free Trade Association
An association of European countries established in 1959 to promote free trade among its member states.
European Monetary Institute
A European organization established to study the problems of organizing a European Central Bank
European Social Survey
A comparative survey of attitudes and values conducted in 34 European countries every two years since 2001.
European Stability Mechanism
An EU institution that provides financial assistance to euro area member states in financial difficulty.
European Union
The name since 1993 of the former *European Community*. An economic and political union of European countries.
Eurosystem
The monetary authority of the eurozone, composed of the European Central Bank and the central banks of the EU member states that have adopted the euro.
Eurozone
Countries that have abolished their national currencies and adopted the euro.
Evolutionary Theory of the Firm
A theory outlining the adaptive behavior and survival of firms through an evolutionary process, focusing on innovation and natural selection.
Ex Ante - Definition and Meaning
An overview of the term 'ex ante,' its definitions, and implications in economic analysis.