1- Which of the following assertions regarding the economic impact of the euro is incorrect? a) Trade among European countries will be simplified. b) Countries within the European Union will be unable to pursue their own national economic interests. c) The euro will increase Europe's global economic power. d) The euro will quickly replace the dollar as the international currency.

1- Which of the following assertions regarding the economic impact of the euro is incorrect? a) Trade among European countries will be simplified. b) Countries within the European Union will be unable to pursue their own national economic interests. c) The euro will increase Europe's global economic power. d) The euro will quickly replace the dollar as the international currency.

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