You raise a good point. I remember how this was discussed in the 90ies as a downside of the common currency, to be weighted against the benefit of simplified tr

You raise a good point. I remember how this was discussed in the 90ies as a downside of the common currency, to be weighted against the benefit of simplified trade in a common market. Worth noting that Sweden is in the EU but they maintain their own currency, so that is always a viable option for any country imo.