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Zusatztext 'Like its predecessors! this edition provides a thorough and economically literate account of European integration. It is an invaluable source for both reference and teaching! and the new material in this edition is particularly commended.' Alan Winters! University of Sussex! UK! and Director! Development Research Group! The World Bank! USA 'The great merit of Professor Molle's work is he clarity of his writing! simplifying even the most complex notions! which he explains with a kind of economic literacy often missing in works of this kind. It is a teaching aid that has now attained an enviable track record as an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to this important topic.' Journal of Contemporary European Studies Informationen zum Autor Willem Molle is Professor at the Erasmus School of Economics! Erasmus University Rotterdam! The Netherlands. Klappentext Intended for students of the economics of the EU as well as for those with an interest in the European Union. This work includes material on: 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; and more. Zusammenfassung Through four previous editions, The Economics of European Integration has been the preferred textbook for students of European Economics, European Business and European Studies. This Fifth Edition has been carefully revised, taking into account the most up-to-date course requirements, new statistical information and recent policy developments. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Part 1 General issues: Introduction; Dynamics of the integration process; Short history; Institutions. Part 2 Common Market: Goods; Services; Labour; Capital. Part 3 Sectors of activity: Agriculture; Manufacturing; Energy; Services; Transport. Part 4 Conditions for balanced growth: Allocation! internal market and competitiveness policies; Stabilisation: economic and monetary union; Redistribution: cohesion policies; External relations. Part 5 Conclusion and Lessons: Evaluation; What lessons for regional integration schemes?; What lessons for the design of global integration?; Bibliography; Index. ...
