Which of the following best defines an optimum currency area? ...

[Chelseaamend]

Which of the following best defines an optimum currency area?
 
  A) a group of nations sharing the same currency
  B) a group of regions in close proximity to each other.
  C) a group of regions who operate under similar economic policies.
  D) a group of regions with economies closely linked by factor mobility and by trade in goods and services
  E) a group of nations that engage in free trade with each other

Question 2

Shortly after their admission into the EMU, Ireland and the Netherlands
 
  A) both seceded from the EMU.
  B) were expelled due to high levels of debt.
  C) breached the inflation convergence criterion that had qualified them for admission to the EMU in the first place.
  D) achieved inflation rates of zero percent.
  E) abandoned the Euro as their national currency.

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C