Overview

This textbook in European studies, economics and politics has been revised to survey developments such as the deepening and widening of European integration through eastward expansion and the Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties - whilst continuing to offer an overview of integration. Topics covered include: free trade, the customs union and the internal market; agriculture and fisheries; industrial and technological policies; regional and social problems and policies; monetary integration; fiscal policy - taxation and the EU budget; world-wide trading links; a discussion of EU enlargement, including the proposed integration of Central and East European countries; an assessment of energy, transport and environmental policies; and an overall view of the progress and possible future of the European Union.

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Author:   Jeffrey Harrop
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.552kg
ISBN:  

9781840640991

ISBN 10:   1840640995
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   25 May 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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'This volume provides a useful account of European integration, including free trade, the customs union and internal market, agriculture and fisheries, industry and technology, regional and social problems, monetary integration, taxation, and the EU budget.' -- Aslib Book Guide 'This updated edition continues to be a useful introductory resource for courses in European studies.' -- G.T. Potter, Choice Acclaim for the first edition: 'This is a concise and clearly written account of the main areas of Community policy and as such provides a readable introduction to the European Community.' -- Dennis Swann, The Economic Journal '... this book provides a concise account of the progress towards economic integration in the European Community and will give its readers a real understanding of the issues and principles which underlie the various sectors of economic integration.' -- J. Lynne Evans, Economics

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Jeffrey Harrop, former Lecturer in Economics, Department of European Studies, University of Bradford, UK

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