European Economic Governance - The Quest for Consistency and Effectiveness

Informationen zum Autor Willem Molle Klappentext The present book sets out to support rational choices in this matter by drawing conclusions from three approaches. The first is a systematic analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The second is an empirical investigation into the consistency of governance between policy areas and between levels of government. The third approach concentrates on effectiveness; what works to realise the objectives of the major socio- economic policy fields of the EU. They comprise competitiveness, macro and monetary, cohesion, environment, employment and external. Zusammenfassung This book sets out a systematisation of the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of the financial and coordination methods used in EU Economic Governance, offering an empirical investigation into a range of European policy processes. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 3. Consistency 4. Effectiveness 5. Regulation 6. Budget 7. Coordination 8. Systemic Aspects 9. Practice in Major Policy Areas 10. Competitiveness and Innovation 11. Stabilisation 12. Cohesion 13. Sustainaibility 14. Employment and Social Protection 15. External 16. Conclusions

Product details

• Authors: Professor Willem Molle, Willem Molle, Willem (Erasmus School of Economics Molle
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.03.2011
• EAN: 9780415565448
• ISBN: 978-0-415-56544-8
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 241 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Routledge Studies in the European Economy; Routledge Studies in the Europ; Routledge Studies in the European Economy; Routledge Studies in the Europ
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, International Economics, EU (European Union)