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1 online resource (xiv, 440 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 418-429) and index. |
Contents |
Part I. The Economics of the European Union: 1. Old Europe, new Europe: the role of the European Union -- 2. A dispute over origins: the European view vs. the American perspective -- 3. The customs union and the diversion of trade -- 4. The Common Agricultural Policy and reforms: feeding Europe and then some -- 5. The Euro: the ultimate currency reform? -- 6. The European Central Bank in action -- 7. The single market: from eliminating non-tariff barriers to enforcing competition -- 8. The single market in labor: from refugees to Schengen -- 9. The single market in capital: from Bretton Woods to Maastricht -- 10. The EU's regional policy and development policy -- 11. The EU and the US as economic superpowers compared -- Part II. The Economies of Europe: 12. The German economy: problems with reunification -- 13. The French economy: problems with assimilation -- 14. The British economy: after Thatcher, what next? -- 15. The Italian economy: political reform vs. economic reform -- 16. The small open countries: free trade or customs union? -- 17. The Scandinavian union: or separate ways? -- 18. The late-comers: lessons in preparation -- 19. The new-comers: building institutions -- 20. The future members: customs union as substitute or stage one for the EU. |
Summary |
An EU and European nation-state perspective on the major policy issues in Europe since 1945. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
European Union.
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European Union. |
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Union européenne. |
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European Union countries -- Economic conditions.
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European Union countries. |
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Economic conditions. |
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European Union countries -- Economic policy.
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Economic policy. |
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European Union countries -- Economic integration.
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Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Neal, Larry, 1941- Economics of Europe and the European Union. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007 9780521864510 (DLC) 2007296779 (OCoLC)76798225 |
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9780511649073 (electronic book) |
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051164907X (electronic book) |
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9780511273230 (electronic book) |
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0511273231 (electronic book) |
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9780511274022 (electronic book) |
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0511274025 (electronic book) |
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9780511754142 (electronic book) |
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0511754140 (electronic book) |
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9780511271618 (electronic book) |
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0511271611 (electronic book) |
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9780521864510 (print) |
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0521864518 (print) |
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9780521683012 (print ; paperback) |
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0521683017 (print ; paperback) |
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