The Economics of European Integration: Theory, Practice, PolicyThrough four previous editions The Economics of European Integration by Willem Molle has established itself as a preferred textbook for students of the economics of the EU as well as a reliable reference work for those with a professional interest in the European Union.Carefully revised, this Fifth edition takes into account changes in course requirements, new statistical information, and recent policy developments. It includes new material on:- enlargement and the ongoing integration of the New Member States as well as the new forms of association with other Central and Eastern European countries;- the longer-term structural changes that are entailed by the enlargement process;- the performance of the euro;- the EU experience as a guide for the economic integration of other regions and for the eventual possibility of world economic governance.Written in a clear style and combining original insights with authoritative analysis, this new edition will further enhance the book's reputation for providing the ideal introduction to the economics of the European Union. |
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Dynamics of the Integration Process | 9 |
Short History | 33 |
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ACP countries advantages agreements agricultural budget capital markets capital movements CEECs cent Chapter cohesion Commission common market companies competition considerable convergence coordination cost Council currency customs union decrease direct investment economic integration economies of scale efficiency EFTA employment energy euro Europe European Union Eurostat example exchange rate exports external Figure firms foreign framework free trade global governments growth harmonisation important income increased industry infrastructure institutions instruments integration schemes internal market international trade intra-EU labour market liberalisation major manufacturing market integration member countries Mercosur mergers migration monetary policy monetary union objectives OECD organisations partners period political problems production factors programme realised redistribution regime regional integration regulation RIAs rules sector share situation social specialisation structure subsidiarity Table tariff third countries trade diversion transport Treaty Treaty of Rome wages welfare effects