Fulfillment of the Maastricht convergence criteria in conditions of the Czech Republic

This bachelor thesis deals with the fulfillment of the Maastricht convergence criteria in conditions of the Czech Republic. At the beginning of the thesis, the development of the monetary cooperation in Europe and the establishment of the European Monetary Union are outlined. Then the Maastricht convergence criteria are described as well as the progression of their fulfillment by member countries of the European Union before the establishment of the Euro-area. The main part focuses on the situation in the Czech Republic. The convergence of the Czech Republic with the Euro-area is closely evaluated and its development is compared with Slovakia. The conclusion deals with the impacts of accepting Euro in the Czech Republic and the speculation on a possible date of entry into the European Monetary Union