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1 online resource (xii, 264 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-238) and index. |
Summary |
This book sets out to give a straightforward insider's account of the current realities of European integration. It succinctly reviews the reasons and methods of European integration, analyses what the European Union (EU) really does, and examines how funds are spent. The whole range of current EU policies is critically reviewed: the Single market; the Euro; and the common policies on agriculture, fisheries, the regions, industry, competition, transport, the environment, social affairs, consumer protection, research, taxation, justice, trade, development, foreign affairs and defence. This book argues for a much slimmed-down European executive. It needs to become fully accountable in a democratically legitimised bicameral federal system, and take charge only of policies essential for effective internal and external security and for a working economic and monetary union. To avoid policy paralysis and continued mismanagement by a redistributive and over-regulatory bureaucracy, most of the current "low politics" and EU funds should be returned to the member states and their regions. This book thus makes a long overdue informed contribution to the debate on Europe's future constitution. |
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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European Union. |
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European Union countries -- Economic policy.
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European Union countries. |
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Economic policy. |
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European Union countries -- Social policies.
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Federal government -- European Union countries.
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Federal government. |
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European Union countries -- Relations.
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Relations. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Rothacher, Albrecht. Uniting Europe. London : Imperial College Press ; Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : Distributed by World Scientific, ©2005 1860945163 (DLC) 2004065843 (OCoLC)57311774 |
ISBN |
1860947239 (electronic book) |
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9781860947230 |
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1281866881 |
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9781281866882 |
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