A core principle of economics is that markets are more competitive, and therefore more efficient, when accurate information is available to both consumers and suppliers. The Federal Reserve dedicates considerable resources to community development and consumer education efforts designed to help facilitate the flow of accurate information to communities and consumers, particularly those that have been traditionally underserved.
This shows that the EU and the euro are not closed shops, but rather they are open to those who are willing and able to join and to fulfil the respective conditions on a sustainable basis. The EU was founded on the premise that interlocking the economic futures of participating members will free Europe from armed conflicts.