Agree completely. Not having the ability to inflate one&#x27;s currency in times of economic struggle (so that exports are made to be cheaper, etc.) is not the best thing; while for Germany it helps with their own exports.<p>Moreover, lots of Greek debt (IIRC) was originally to banks which had lent lots of money without oversight; almost knowing that someone (the EU states) would take over the debt if need be... Of course Greece had borrowed recklessly on their end as well.<p>But I think the analogy and contrast to how US states work is really good. Want a single currency across multiple areas with differing economic performance? OK, but then better have mechanisms for supporting equal footing.