The European Union: Economics and Policies

by Ali El - Agraa (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.26

  The European Union has established itself as a leading text that provides readers from all disciplines with a sound understanding of the economics and policies of the EU. Its wealth of information, detail and analysis has ensured that previous editions have been read by students, researchers and professional policy makers alike. This new edition: * Covers all recent developments affecting the EU such as enlargement, the ratification of the Nice Treaty and the Convention for the Future of Europe * Has been thoroughly updated and includes new contributors for the chapters on social policy, the single market, EU competition policy, and the legal dimension of the EU * Is written in a clear and engaging style by a team of internationally renowned academics.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $17.05

  The European Union, 5th edition reflects throughout the dynamic and evolving nature of the Union from its conception as the European Community. The fifth edition has been brought up-to-date to take account of the expansion in EU membership and of recent events relating to the EU. The book is split into four parts: PART ONE: Presents to the reader an introduction and background to the EU, covering historical topics, institutions and statistical records. PART TWO: Covers the theory, the measurement of and an analysis of economic integration. Assesses the benefits and problems of internal integration. PART THREE: EU Policies. Coverage includes agriculture, the EMS, single currency and EMU, energy, environment, industry, regionalism, regulation, taxation, trade, transport etc. PART FOUR: An analysis of future developments and possible further enlargement.