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Book SynopsisProviding an authoritative yet accessible introduction to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), this comprehensive Companion offers a detailed examination of the ADB’s objectives, policies, development outcomes, strengths and weaknesses, areas for reform, and challenges going forward.M. G.Quibria and Albab Akanda’s enlightening Companion is a significant addition to the literature on the ADB, delivering in-depth assessments of its operations to date and succinctly summarising its future priorities. Chapters provide state-of-the-art contributions from leading scholars on various themes such as the ADB’s approach to an increasingly multipolar world, the role of the ADB in supporting developing member countries, agricultural transformation in developing Asia and the challenges and opportunities represented by megacities in developing Asia. Crucially, the Companion advances the sound knowledge of the ADB’s history, its current methods of operation and its position in the global economy.This stimulating and forward-looking Companion will be essential reading for students, scholars and academics interested in Asian development, international economic development and international relations. It will also be a vital resource for international policymakers, diplomats, practitioners and think tank staff.Trade Review‘I strongly recommend this book for anyone interested in Asian development and, in particular, the ADB. It provides an authoritative yet accessible introduction to the ADB—its objectives, policies, development outcomes, strengths, weaknesses, areas for reforms, and challenges going forward including state-of-the-art reviews of current debates on various ADB-related issues in the context of ongoing deliberations on development assistance, international political economy, and good governance.’ -- Jere R. Behrman, University of Pennsylvania, US‘It was once thought that the mandate of the ADB was to reduce poverty. Since the Asian Miracle reduced poverty, did it reduce the need for the ADB? The establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, “One Belt One Road” initiative, and enormous demand for infrastructure investment, among other things, have completely changed the economic and political milieu facing the ADB. This book covers many topics of interest for all of us who are concerned with the present state and future of Asia and the ADB.’ -- Keijiro Otsuka, Kobe University, Japan‘The Elgar Companion to the Asian Development Bank is a comprehensive guide that delves into the history, achievements, challenges, and prospects of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Distinguished scholars and experts explore various dimensions of the ADB's role in the Asia-Pacific region, including its response to a changing world, its support for member countries' development, its contributions to economic and social progress, and its recommendations for reforms. The book provides a critical assessment of the ADB's strengths and weaknesses within the global economic landscape. It is an essential resource for those interested in Asian development, international economic development, and international relations.’ -- Arvind Panagariya, Columbia University, US‘This book on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a welcome compendium of treatises and reflections crafted by former professional senior officials coming from Asia.’ -- Ernesto Pernia, University of the Philippines, Philippines‘The Asian Development Bank is the premier international development finance institution for the Asia-Pacific region. It recently celebrated its first 50 years by commissioning both an official history and an authoritative examination of these countries’ socio-economic development. This Companion by retired senior officials of the Bank provides further rich insights into this fascinating and diverse region.’ -- Hal Hill, Australian National University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents Preface xii Acknowledgments xv 1 Asian Development Bank and the Belt and Road Initiative: challenges and opportunities 1 Xianbai Ji and Pradumna B. Rana 2 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: a complement or a substitute for the Asian Development Bank? 11 M. G. Quibria 3 Organizing the Asian Development Bank: challenges and opportunities in an increasingly multipolar world 21 Stephen P. Groff 4 Improving professional expertise: key to enhancing the Asian Development Bank’s development effectiveness 33 Cedric Saldanha 5 Economic research at Asian Development Bank: a retrospective 43 Ramesh B. Adhikari 6 Averting economic crisis in developing Asia through economic surveillance: the role of the Asian Development Bank 56 Juzhong Zhuang 7 Climate disasters in Asia and the Pacific: the role of the Asian Development Bank in mitigation and adaptation 66 Vinod Thomas 8 Post-pandemic developing Asia: an agenda for the Asian Development Bank 78 Shiladitya Chatterjee 9 Symbiosis of trade and regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific: the role of the Asian Development Bank 91 Douglas H. Brooks 10 The role of the Asian Development Bank in fostering regional integration through cross-border transport connectivity 101 Jayant Menon 11 Assessing the role of mega infrastructure initiatives and the Asian Development Bank in financing Asian infrastructure 116 Ganeshan Wignaraja and Marco Gatti 12 From governance to performance in Asia-Pacific 131 Clay G. Wescott 13 Poverty in developing Asia and the Asian Development Bank 144 Mohiuddin Alamgir 14 Agricultural transformation and food security in developing Asia: past successes, present challenges, and future policy options 157 M. G. Quibria 15 Megacities in developing Asia: challenges and opportunities 167 Syed Abu Hasnath 16 Environmental and social impact assessment: revisiting the theme 177 Armando Balloffet and Albab Akanda 17 The Asian Development Bank’s accountability mechanism: shifts in the accountability landscape 187 Suresh Nanwani 18 The Asian Development Bank’s environment program: challenges and directions 199 Prodipto Ghosh 19 The evolution of the Asian Development Bank’s relations with civil society 213 Bart W. Édes 20 Improving the Asian Development Bank’s education sector service delivery 226 William Loxley 21 Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in Asia beyond the Covid-19 pandemic – challenges and opportunities for the Asian Development Bank 236 Eugenia McGill 22 The Asian Development Bank’s energy sector operations in the twenty-first century 249 Dan Millison 23 The private sector challenge for the Asian Development Bank: some reflections 263 K. A. S. Murshid 24 Promoting ICT in developing Asia: the road ahead 275 Raja M. Mitra 25 The Asian Development Bank and the Pacific Islands 288 Xianbin Yao

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Book SynopsisConstituting a major contribution to literature on the European Union, this comprehensive Companion analyses the structure and value of the EU, capturing the normality of its politics alongside crises and political breakdown.Examining the EU through the lenses of political science, history, law, sociology and international political economy, the Companion provides a holistic outline of the methodological controversies and core theoretical approaches in European studies. Taking a closer look into the governance of and regulation within the EU, chapters consider its range of actors and decision-making processes before exploring the regulation and redistributive policies of the internal market. Forward-thinking, the Companion concludes with a discussion of the EU’s strategies in responding to issues of increasingly global significance, including climate change, migration and war. Reflecting on the evolution of politics beyond the nation-state, it predicts a shift in the EU’s raison d'être from inward narratives of internal prosperity to outward narratives of increasingly competitive international power.International and interdisciplinary in scope, the contributions will be invaluable to students and scholars of international and EU politics, policy and relations. Tracing the potential future directions of the EU, it will also be a vital resource to policymakers working in EU regulation and governance.Trade Review‘The Elgar Companion to the European Union is an impressive volume on the state-of-the-art in EU studies. It offers deep insights into the core contributions of scholarship on the EU, past and present, with major scholars addressing key topics of importance, from theories and methods to democratic governance, market regulation, and global issues in a full range of policy areas. This is certain to become the go-to source on what the EU is and how it works.’ -- Vivien A. Schmidt, Boston University, US‘The Elgar Companion to the European Union offers a comprehensive overview of European institutions, policies, challenges, and politics. The contributors are among the best available. It is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone who must engage with the European project.’ -- Erik Jones, Director, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: Understanding the European Union in the 21st century 1 Samuel B. H. Faure and Christian Lequesne PART I THEORIES AND CONCEPTS 2 Grand theories of integration: Neofunctionalism, intergovernmentalism and constructivism 13 Sabine Saurugger 3 Institutionalism 27 Simon Bulmer 4 The European Union in search for legitimization: Theories and practices 37 François Foret 5 Demoicratic theory: Bridging positive, critical and normative approaches to European studies 48 Kalypso Nicolaïdis and Ulrike Liebert PART II APPROACHES AND METHODS 6 European integration history: Beyond the Milward vs. federalism debate 68 Laurent Warlouzet 7 Law and the European Union 82 Lola Avril 8 Sociology and the European Union 93 Céleste Bonnamy and Hugo Canihac 9 International political economy and the European Union 108 Mark Copelovitch and Stefanie Walter 10 Qualitative research on the European Union: What interviews and observatory participation bring to the party 122 Thibaut Joltreau and Andy Smith 11 Quantitative analyses of the European Union 133 Thomas Laloux and Cal Le Gall PART III GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY 12 EU institutional governance 146 Olivier Costa 13 Member states: The fundamental dilemma of the masters of treaties – Erosion or rescue of the nation state? 157 Aline Bartenstein and Wolfgang Wessels 14 Interest groups 171 Marcel Hanegraaff and Joost Berkhout 15 Political parties 182 Laurie Beaudonnet 16 Citizens 194 Virginie Van Ingelgom 17 Brexit 209 Benjamin Martill PART IV MARKET AND REGULATION 18 The single market 224 Alison J. Harcourt and Claudio M. Radaelli 19 Economic and monetary policies 235 Dora Piroska 20 The Common Agricultural Policy: Still the elephant in the room? 248 Gerry Alons and Pieter Zwaan 21 Cohesion policy 258 Peter Berkowitz 22 Social and health policies 271 Amandine Crespy 23 Gender equality policy 285 Sophie Jacquot PART V WORLD AND GLOBAL ISSUES 24 Trade policy 298 Guri Rosen 25 Energy policy 310 Samuel R. Schubert 26 Environmental policy 325 Viviane Gravey 27 Migration and asylum policy 335 Sandra Lavenex 28 Security and defence policy 344 Jolyon Howorth 29 Foreign policy 354 Ulrich Krotz, Lucas Schramm and Katharina Wolf Index

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Book SynopsisConcerns about the position and function of nation-states in the international arena have led to a growing interest in the role of cities in international relations. This timely book advances the argument that cities are becoming active and informal actors in international law-making, indicating the emergence of a ‘third generation’ of multi-level governance. Expansive in scope, the book investigates various areas of city cooperation such as the economy, migration, security, sustainable development, ecology, and the position of cities in international law. Interviews conducted with the official representatives of several cities and international institutions, including UN-Habitat, the EU Committee of the Regions, and the Congress for Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, offer key insights into the most pressing urban issues of the 21st century. Examining the latest information on the international activities of cities, this engaging book explores the possibility that cities may soon reach the level of international subjects, capable of both implementing and creating international law. Contributing to the under-represented literature on the evolving function of cities in the modern world, this prescient book will be of interest to academics and students of urban studies, international relations, political science, and international law. City authorities dealing with international cooperation will benefit from its consideration of further development opportunities.Trade Review‘Cities have increasingly captured the imagination of international scholars and practitioners. This “rise” to fame is much talked about, but the international legal practicalities often remain overlooked and in need of tangible insights. Taking us on a much welcome empirical tour between security, climate, innovation, and migration, The Role of Cities in International Relations does just that for European cities, with a timely intervention rooted in clear research material – a useful read for lawyers and legal, as much as IR, scholars alike!’ -- Michele Acuto, University of Melbourne, Australia‘Built on substantial empirical enquiry, the book represents a systematic attempt to develop a theoretical framework for understanding the role of cities in international relations, illustrated in multiple policy domains and from various disciplinary angles. It fills an important gap in the literature.’ -- Alistair Cole, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong KongTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to The Role of Cities in International Relations 2. The position of cities in international relations and international law 3. Bilateral and multilateral diplomacy between cities and its impact 4. European cities and migration policy 5. European cities: sustainable development and environmental challenges 6. European cities and security 7. European ‘sharing cities’: new solutions for local economies and transport 8. Conclusion to The Role of Cities in International Relations Appendix: list of interviews/written answers (in chronological order) Index

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Book SynopsisIdentifying a crisis for representative democracy in Western European party systems, this essential book studies the widening gap between political parties’ ideological economic Left-Right rhetoric and their increasing convergence on policymaking. Addressing whether these ideologies are converging or diverging, it answers whether these changes are initiated by the parties themselves, aligned with voter demand, or forced by economic globalization.The crisis of representative democracy in Western Europe is a prevalent issue in comparative politics. This comprehensive study assesses the problems faced by representative democracy by analysing ideological polarization and inter-party conflict in relation to the changing linkage between citizens, parties, and public policies, and the implications this has for representative democracy. Considering both supply-side and demand-side theories, it analyses five major theoretical themes central to the ideological convergence and polarization within party systems, including the cartel party thesis, the median voter theorem, realignment theory, consensus democracy theory, and globalization theory. Going beyond theory, chapters use five decades of empirical research to present new and unique longitudinal and comparative data sets covering eight party systems, ultimately providing a more accurate diagnosis of the vitality of representative democracy in contemporary Western Europe.Combining in-depth theoretical analysis with empirical research, this comprehensive book will prove invaluable to students and scholars of politics and political science, and policymakers concerned with party systems.Trade Review‘An innovative study of the changing forces reshaping party competition in Western Europe, the authors argue that electoral realignment, combined with globalization’s constraints on national politics, provide new challenges for political parties in representative democracies. The book will be essential reading for students of elections and political parties.’ -- Pippa Norris, Harvard University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A crisis for representative democracy? An introduction 2. Selected countries and party systems: similarities and contrasts 3. Empirical approach to studying party system change: data and measurements 4. Ideological contestation in Western European party systems 5. Conflict levels in Western European party systems 6. Parties, voters, and representation 7. Public policies and globalization 8. Conclusions: polarizing party systems and converging policymaking References Index

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Book SynopsisRequired for peace and security, economic governance, sustainable development and humanitarian support, International Organisations (IOs) are central to the structure of global governance. Introducing the importance of governance in IOs, this Handbook addresses the collective challenges and synthesizes the expertise of global or regional representativeness for international cooperation.Addressing four key themes the contributors explore approaches to understanding governance in IOs; who governs IOs; the roles of states; organizational culture, leadership and gender; and the influence of civil society. Chapters further evaluate historical representations of successful and unsuccessful governance, including effective governance; institutional and individual accountability; and the need for reform. The Handbook then concludes with key reflections on the frequently asked question: have international organisations had their day?With contributions by leading academics and practitioners in the field, this Handbook elucidates the evolution of governance in IOs. It will be of great value to students and researchers in international relations, global governance, and gender and governance.Trade Review‘The Handbook opens up the black box of international organizations and takes them seriously as a subject and an object of governance. It combines state-of-the-art conceptual perspectives with original case studies that illustrate the relevance of a governance perspective on international organizations.’ -- Manuel Fröhlich, Trier University, Germany‘Inspired by the urgent need for good governance at the global level, this Handbook is an impressive collection of concise and accessible essays exploring the contemporary dilemmas of international organizations. Alistair D. Edgar has compiled a diverse group of both established and rising scholars whose contributions range from understanding the wielding of power to the role of great powers and smaller countries in the management and mismanagement of global order. Taken together, the collection provides many insights into issues of accountability, inclusiveness, and the essential ability of international organizations to provide critical governance in an increasingly fragile and chaotic world.’ -- Alynna Lyon, University of New Hampshire, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Handbook on governance in international organizations 15 Alistair D. Edgar PART I WHAT IS IT? APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING GOVERNANCE IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2 Formal and informal, legal and behavioural approaches 21 Alexandra R. Harrington 3 Power and intergovernmental organizations 39 Kendall W. Stiles 4 Administrative models and modes of governance 56 Roger A. Coate 5 Ideas, experts, and the global economy: feminist contributions to the study of governance in international organizations 74 Andrea M. Collins PART II WHO GOVERNS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOW? STATES AND THE GOVERNANCE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 6 Mexico’s advocacy to consider the human implications of the international monetary and financial systems at the Bretton Woods conference 92 Cynthia Leal 7 Brazil gives up its role in global governance – far right movements and multilateral organizations: the case of Brazil 107 Monica Herz ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, LEADERSHIP, AND GENDER 8 Expert bodies and organizational culture(s) in international organizations 121 Nina Reiners 9 Executive head leadership of United Nations specialized agencies 137 Kent J. Kille 10 Where are the women leaders in international organizations and what difference do they make? 155 Kirsten Haack and Margaret P. Karns CIVIL SOCIETY AND IO GOVERNANCE 11 “Nothing about us without us”: governance at the United Nations through affected persons federations of LGBTIQ+ activists and sex workers 176 Robyn Linde 12 Opening up to civil society: access, participation, and impact 192 Christer Jönsson and Jonas Tallberg PART III GOVERNANCE DONE WELL; GOVERNANCE GONE BAD DOING GOOD BY DOING WELL? SUCCESS STORIES OF EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE 13 Development, human rights, and the rights-based approach: evolving global governance 214 Joel E. Oestreich 14 President of the United Nations General Assembly: least-known leader 230 Alistair D. Edgar FACING CRISES FROM WITHIN AND OUTSIDE: CAN IOS HOLD THEMSELVES TO ACCOUNT? 15 Holding individuals serving the United Nations to account for wrongdoing 247 Ai Kihara-Hunt 16 Accountability and the digital transformation of international organizations 264 Niamh Kinchin 17 Tweeting through the pandemic: self-legitimation and depoliticization in the WHO Twittersphere 284 Matthias Hofferberth CALLS FOR A CHANGING OF THE GUARD 18 Small state, big table: the relevance of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ election to the United Nations Security Council for small states in the multilateral system 305 Kai-Ann D. Skeete 19 Staffing global governance: an effective human resources policy for a spectacular United Nations 319 Cristián Giménez Corte PART IV HAVE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS HAD THEIR DAY? 20 International organizations are more than states make of them 341 Roberto Dominguez and José Antonio Sanahuja 21 A reflection on the future of international organizations: have they had their day or can we make them fit for purpose? 358 Lorraine Elliott Index 374

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Book SynopsisPreface by Anton Hemerijck, Professor of Political Science and Sociology, European University Institute, Florence, ItalyWhile for some scholars the Euro crisis dashed the dream of Social Europe, this thought-provoking book proposes a more nuanced assessment, challenging the notion of austerity as the only way forward. Tracing the evolution of the political debate on European social integration and its interplay with the European economic governance after the Euro crisis, it sheds light on the conflict dynamics and political conditions that enabled the progressive shift away from the initial post-crisis EU ‘conservative reflex’, towards a new European holding environment for flourishing welfare states.This timely book provides a detailed reconstruction of the European social agenda after the Great Recession, touching upon budgetary, legislative and coordinative policies and including an in-depth analysis of the EU response to the Covid-19 crisis. Utilising innovative approaches and methodology, Francesco Corti identifies four lines of functional and territorial conflict which characterise the debate on EU social integration. An original focus on the role of the European Parliament in fostering further social integration gives the book an original and insightful perspective.The Politicisation of Social Europe will be a key resource for students and scholars of European politics, political sociology and welfare states, as well as EU officials and policy makers seeking to identify strategies that can facilitate them in pursuing a successful social agenda.Trade Review‘Francesco Corti’s The Politicisation of Social Europe is a timely contribution to the unexpected revamping of social Europe and its progressive politicization in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.’ -- Igor Guardiancich, Regional Studies‘Francesco Corti’s timely book offers a unique overview of recent developments in the EU social agenda and its interaction with the deepening of European economic integration following the Great Recession. His careful and detailed analysis of the politics behind European integration shows a deep understanding of how EU policies are made, and sheds light both on the obstacles undermining EU social integration as well as on the margins for manoeuvre that allowed further progress over the past years. Key findings of the book concern the role of the European Parliament as a new engine of European social integration, the re-discovered role of the European Commission as a social entrepreneur and the return of the community-method as a strategy to strengthen Social Europe. The reasoned optimism that permeates the book gives a needed stimulus to a debate on the future developments in Social Europe that seems to be being revitalised following the pandemic.’ -- Frank Vandenbroucke, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Belgian Federal Government, Belgium‘Lots of people have opinions or expectations about Social Europe – very few have wide-ranging factual knowledge about how EU policies are made. Francesco Corti’s book covers some of the key chapters of EU social policy in the past decade from posted workers to unemployment benefits, based on years of thorough analysis and extensive field work. What is even more impressive than Corti’s clarity about strategic concepts and attention to detail is his reasoned optimism about the possibility of progressive reform.’ -- László Andor, Foundation for European Progressive Studies, Belgium‘The book provides an up-to-date assessment of Social Europe and its politics since the Great Recession. It outlines the main conflict lines (ideological, functional, territorial) which have shaped policy development at the EU level and gauges their relative significance in different arenas and issue areas in relation to the actors involved and decision making rules. One of the most original findings is the increasing relevance of partisan affiliation along the left right dimension within the European Parliament: a novel development, which marks an advancement in the political structuring of the EU. With its optimistic evaluation of the ongoing “social momentum” of EU policy making, the book brings a fresh and stimulating perspective to the debate on the European Social Model, still predominantly characterised by disillusionment and low spirits.’ -- Maurizio Ferrera, University of Milan, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Preface: EU social politics coming out from the cold Anton Hemerijck Introduction to The Politicisation of Social Europe 1. EU integration and the welfare state 2. Social Europe after the Great Recession 3. The Social Pillar and the debate in the European Parliament 4. From the Monti II Regulation to the revision of the posting of workers directive 5. The European Unemployment Benefit Scheme: between political conflicts and windows of opportunity 6. When politics steps in: the socialisation of the Semester and the role of the European Commissionn 7. Social Europe after Covid-19 Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking book examines the socio-legal mechanisms that drive EU constitutional tensions, as well as the role of principles and values in re-directing EU law and policy towards a democratic Social Europe. It addresses the current limits of Social Europe in relation to different areas of EU law, offering a critical assessment of the present status of EU integration.Covering areas such as posting of workers, the right to collective bargaining, political rights and free movement for EU citizens, and asylum policy, chapters provide a cross-disciplinary and policy-oriented treatment of these subjects alongside focused legal analysis. Complementing traditional concepts and methodologies with newly emerged empirical elements, the book exposes the EU’s inherent tensions while also offering new perspectives on the ways in which EU constitutional principles, rooted in solidarity, could inform a future Social Europe.Law, Solidarity and the Limits of Social Europe will be a stimulating read for scholars and students of EU law and social policy. It will also be of interest to legal practitioners, policy makers and civil society organisations working in fields related to Social Europe.Trade Review‘This excellent book offers an inspirational vision of Europe. It faces up to the broad range of challenges that now confront the project of European integration. By bringing together social science and law, it offers a critical analysis of how to construct a European social space that is both shared and fair. Dedicating the publication to the memory of the originator of the project, Reza Banakar, the editors have done an admirable job of turning initial ideas into a valuable publication.’ -- Marina Kurkchiyan, University of Oxford, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Jörgen Hettne x Acknowledgements xiii Introduction to Law, Solidarity and the Limits of Social Europe xiv Ann-Christine Hartzén, Andrea Iossa and Eleni Karageorgiou PART I SOCIAL RIGHTS, LABOUR LAW AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 1 Addressing ‘social dumping’ and ‘unfair competition’ – an analysis of EU pillar initiatives from a sustainability perspective 2 Tonia Novitz 2 Posting from a letterbox: transnational mobility of workers, social dumping and the economic fundamental freedoms’ veil 22 Antonio Lo Faro 3 Some observations on the EPSU case: a bad judgment for democracy and subsidiarity, alias a textbook example of not promoting the European Social Dialogue 43 Filip Dorssemont 4 EU economic governance: a tool to promote or threaten social rights? The example of the right to collective bargaining 62 Pieter Pecinovsky 5 The Swedish model of labour market regulation and the EU: is there room for national characteristics in today’s constitutional framework? 82 Caroline Johansson PART II MOBILITY, BREXIT AND THE QUESTION OF SOLIDARITY 6 Strong economic rights, weak political rights in the EU: a constitutional cacophony 104 Antonios Kouroutakis 7 The solidarity constitution in the EU: refugees and asylum as litmus test 117 Joxerramon Bengoetxea 8 European dys-integration, popular disillusionment and Brexit: could ‘substantive constitutionalisation’ help win back minds and hearts? 136 Fotis Vergis 9 Dignity- and reciprocity-based solidarity as the normative framework of the EU’s constitutional settlement 158 Sacha Garben Select bibliography 182 Index

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Book SynopsisExploring the importance of the EU Services Directive (Directive 2006/123), this book provides an expansive insight into the controversial legislation regulating the internal market in services, whilst examining the challenges of positive harmonisation. In addition, by analysing the functioning and judicial interpretation of the directive, it considers EU trade regulation values and the broader significance of EU regulation in global regulatory standard setting.The book analyses the directive’s contribution to the fundamental freedoms and to the completion of the internal market, with particular focus on the remit of EU and national regulatory autonomy and general interests protection in the context of positive harmonisation. Through the lens of the directive, the study evaluates the status of EU integration and appraises the resilience of the internal market regulatory paradigm, including the interaction between primary and secondary law and the effectiveness of administrative law reinforcement, for the governance of the modern economy, as well as exploring more broadly the import and international influence of EU trade regulation. The book considers a variety of policy themes, including the relationship between national autonomy and supranational competence; the interaction of economic advancement and related general interests, such as environmental and consumer protection; market harmonisation techniques and enforcement challenges, along with potential mechanisms for regulatory enhancement.Discussing a central legal and economic framework for the regulation of trade in services, from regulatory, constitutional and policy perspectives, this book will be of significant interest to students, academics, practitioners and officials on European Union policy and law, as well as to anyone interested more generally in business regulation in evolving technological contexts, international trade law and comparative market integration themes.Trade Review‘Understanding EU internal market law today requires a lot more than just examining the market freedoms through its rationale of negative integration, as they are contained in the EU Treaties. Rather, supplementing this is positive integration, which plays an increasingly important role in complementing the freedoms. Together, negative and positive integration now play an interrelated role in ensuring cross-border access to the provision of services, and the receipt of services. In this book, Maletic’s thorough analysis of the Services Directive clearly demonstrates this, and provides further insight into what the future holds as the EU’s internal market continues to evolve.’ -- Graham Butler, Aarhus University, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to internal market trade regulation and policy through the Services Directive 2. The Services Directive background and the negative integration context 3. The Services Directive from a regulatory perspective – thesubstantive framework established 4. The Services Directive from a constitutional perspective – the relationship with the treaty provisions on the fundamental freedoms 5. The Services Directive from a policy perspective – expectations and challenges of positive harmonisation 6. Assessment of the regime established by the Services Directive and suggestions for reform 7. The import of the Services Directive for the internal market, for better regulation and for the EU’s broader regulatory impact References Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Companion analyses the relevance of the OECD as a transnational policy maker, idea broker and standard setter. Bringing together diverse disciplines and methodologies, it establishes the influence of the OECD on modern understandings of governance.Through scholarly reviews and original empirical analyses, this Companion covers the evolution and structure of the OECD, its role in transnational policy making and its domestic impact. It consolidates work from disciplines including economics, social policy, history, international relations and legal studies to critically analyse the concepts, methods and tools of governance in global policy making. Contributors explore the comparative impact of the OECD in developed and developing countries, the OECD’s work in various policy sectors and emerging issues on the OECD’s agenda such as governance reform, cyber-security and sustainability. Ultimately, the Companion advances inter-disciplinary knowledge of the OECD’s methods of governance and position in global politics.Providing in-depth insight on the structure and impact of the OECD, The Elgar Companion to the OECD will be an authoritative and original reference text for scholars and students of global governance, international relations, political economy and public policy. It will also be essential reading for practitioners seeking to better understand modern global governance and public policy.Trade Review‘The Elgar Companion to the OECD provides a comprehensive scholarly overview of one of our most important, yet relatively understudied, international organisations. The editors, De Francesco and Radaelli, have provided us with a great public good in assembling a stellar cast of contributors to discuss various dimensions of the OECD’s work and politics. This includes the organisation’s claims to expertise, its relationship to other international organisations, how it conducts peer review and fosters benchmarking, and how it draws on a network of regulators. The contributors also provide a range of policy-focused chapters, including on education, environment and taxation, among others. To identify not only how policies are made but received, the book provides a range of cases on the reception of OECD ideas, frames and policies. It also identifies emerging issues, such as cybersecurity and the SDGs, that will prompt the OECD to adapt further. This is an excellent contribution for all those interested in international organisations, the crafting of economic policy and key mechanisms of change in the international political economy.’ -- Leonard Seabrooke, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, and Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Norway‘The OECD represents one of the most policy-consequential and therefore frequently studied international organisations. Yet the scholarly debate on its policy consequences has been fragmented. With this masterfully edited volume, Fabrizio De Francesco and Claudio Radaelli make an important step forward in integrating the different literatures and producing accumulative knowledge.’ -- Jale Tosun, Heidelberg University, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Elgar Companion to the OECD 1 Fabrizio De Francesco and Claudio M. Radaelli PART I DISCIPLINES 2 The historical transformations of the OECD 9 Matthieu Leimgruber and Matthias Schmelzer 3 International political economy 23 Alice Chessé and Amy Verdun 4 Corporate consensus and the OECD’s human rights mechanism 37 Stefanie Khoury and David Whyte 5 The politics of the OECD 50 Magdaléna Hadjiisky 6 Public management 67 Denita Cepiku and Marco Amici PART II MECHANISMS AND TOOLS OF GOVERNANCE 7 The OECD as an international bureaucracy 81 Martin Marcussen and Jarle Trondal 8 The OECD in the ecosystem of international organization 95 Diane Stone 9 Peer reviews 105 Thomas Conzelmann 10 Indicators and benchmarking 116 Matthias Kranke 11 The network of economic regulators 126 Francesca Pia Vantaggiato PART III POLICY SECTORS 12 Development assistance and cooperation 137 Joren Verschaeve 13 Education 146 Sotiria Grek and Bob Lingard 14 Environment 154 Markku Lehtonen 15 Regulation 166 Fabrizio De Francesco and Claudio M. Radaelli 16 International taxation 173 Fayçal Ait Abdellouhab and Claudio M. Radaelli 17 Economic policy 184 George Papaconstantinou PART IV THE IMPACT ON DOMESTIC POLICIES 18 Australia: Varieties of policy impacts 198 Peter Carroll 19 Mexico: From the diffusion of ideas to the making of policy changes 208 Fabiola Perales-Fernández and Mauricio I. Dussauge-Laguna 20 Brazil: Cooperation, policy transfer and resistance 220 Osmany Porto de Oliveira 21 Kazakhstan: In search of international legitimacy 231 Colin Knox and Saltanat Janenova PART V EMERGING ISSUES 22 Public governance 245 Leslie A. Pal 23 Good governance 255 B. Guy Peters 24 Cyber security 265 Anthony J. S. Craig 25 Sustainable development 278 Ulrike Zeigermann Index

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Book SynopsisBuilding a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the limits of the international rules-based liberal order across a variety of issue areas, this topical book highlights how the discourse and values inherent in these long-established political arrangements are now facing a backlash.Leading scholars examine how, with a greater dispersion of power and heterogeneity of preferences, Europe navigates a system characterized by a growing deadlock in major international institutions and a lack of compliance with international rules on global governance. Chapters analyse the challenges within international organizations and the international order itself, where the global balance of power is shifting towards a multipolar system. Challenges explored include populist-nationalist movements; rising geopolitical tensions; and growing inequality, political polarization and diminishing trust in political institutions. With the pull of global competition and rising power politics, the book identifies the limits to multilateral cooperation and the shortfalls of the traditional state-based liberal order in addressing global problems, finding a need for more diversity in governance structures to deal with increased connectivity and interdependence.Multi-disciplinary in scope, this forward-thinking book will prove vital to students and scholars of international relations, politics, and law, particularly those interested in the contestation and polarization in global governance, European responses to these challenges, and the transformation of the international liberal order.Trade Review‘The “liberal international order” that the United States and Europe dominated not so long ago is now seriously contested through a combination of the rise of rival authoritarian powers and the ascent of nativist/populist leaders. This thoughtful and compelling volume addresses the strategic responses across policy fields that a constrained Europe is pursuing in this changing global order.’ -- Gregory Shaffer, Georgetown University Law Center, US‘This new and important book offers a comprehensive account of the various forces that are currently at play around the globe and those that have shaped the past century, having produced the international liberal order that is faced with a myriad of pressures. Drawing on a wide range of authors, representing different backgrounds and disciplines, this book offers new insights into the challenges that we are facing today. Focusing in particular on European responses to these pressures in the global economic political order, the authors in this volume provide the reader with in-depth analyses and point to a variety of paths that lie ahead.’ -- Amy Verdun, University of Victoria, Canada and Leiden University, the Netherlands‘This book delivers a much needed and thorough analysis of the European Union in the global order. The contributors explore crucial challenges and contestation - both internal and external - facing the EU across an impressive variety of policy areas and geographical regions. These timely analyses provide essential insights and lessons for scholars and policymakers interested in a Europe that finds itself at a crossroads and needing to adapt to significant changes in the global landscape.’ -- Chad Damro, University of Edinburgh, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Contestation and Polarization in Global Governance 1 Michelle Egan, Kolja Raube, Julien Chaisse and Jan Wouters PART I CONTESTATION AND POLARIZATION IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND CHANGING GLOBAL ORDERS 1 Global governance in the twenty-first century: end of the Bretton Woods moment? 18 Miles Kahler 2 Recasting world order: power politics, contestation and international institutions 38 Shawn Donnelly 3 The era of un-institutionalized regions: explaining the diminished prospects of regional integration in the twenty-first century 55 Nicolas de Zamaróczy 4 The European Union and United States in the era of shifting global order 76 Karol Chwedczuk-Szulc 5 Why create another Development Bank? China and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 95 Tamar Gutner 6 Contesting international economic governance: the ‘people’ and trade in the Trump and Brexit rhetoric 109 Angelos Chryssogelos 7 Populists at the G20 and G7: informal cooperation in turbulent times 125 Alex Andrione-Moylan and Jan Wouters PART II CHANGING GLOBAL ORDERS AND EUROPEAN RESPONSES 8 Contesting transatlantic relations: how weaker relations influence EU foreign policies 145 Akasemi Newsome and Marianne Riddervold 9 Divide and conquer? Europe, China and policy coherence 161 Terrence Guay and Michael H. Smith 10 What role for the EU? Domestic contestation of the EU’s global role(s) in its neighbourhood 180 Magdalena Góra 11 “Don’t stop believin’”: Germany’s turn from reflexive to strategic multilateralism 197 Niklas Helwig 12 A Trump effect on European Union climate ambitions? The European Council and Council of the EU’s responses to US climate contestation 214 Katja Biedenkopf and Franziska Petri 13 Normative power Europe in the Belt and Road Initiative: challenge for constructing the self or an opportunity for changing others? 230 Xueji SU 14 Localizing the responsibility to protect: European and Brazilian perspectives 248 Jan Wouters and Francisca Costa Reis 15 The AI global order: what place for the European Union? 265 Matthieu Burnay and Alexandru Circiumaru PART III CHANGING GLOBAL TRADE ORDER AND EUROPEAN RESPONSES 16 Keep on trading in the Free World 284 Fernando Dias Simões 17 The EU and the US on investor-state dispute settlement reform 303 Emily Gilson 18 The European Union’s global actorness in the climate change era: using Sustainable Development Goals to bring China and the US together 325 Doga Ulas Eralp 19 Tackling labour rights and environmental protection through trade and Sustainable Development Chapters: the European approach 344 Iulianna Romanchyshyna 20 Reform of international investment agreements and sustainable development: contrasting the EU and Global South approaches 358 Gudrun Zagel 21 The ‘object and purpose’ and incrementalism of investment treaties: can international investment law reinvent its identity? 379 Güneş Ünüvar Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book examines the imminent dangers to European stability: the socio-economic crisis of global production that has reinforced structural inequalities; the climate crisis and its associated environmental degradation; and the onset and fallout of Covid-19. Placing the triple crisis in the context of EU, European and global geographies, it introduces a new conceptual framework to describe continuing systemic crisis and change in the EU. Based on a rich and varied array of source material, Attila Ágh offers a new insight into the future of European politics through twin conceptual pillars: ‘Awaking Europe’, which describes a Re-United Europe that brings together its key regions; and ‘Emerging Europe’, which refers to the upgrading of EU mechanisms to shape Europe as a global player through multilateralism. Presenting an integrative analysis of the triple crisis and its management, it describes and dissects the overarching creative crisis of the EU and the major direction of the Union’s strategy for renewal. Incisive and provocative, this book is critical reading for scholars and researchers in political science, European studies and economics, particularly those focusing on EU economic policy and the relationships between global powers. It will also benefit policymakers looking for innovative approaches to social investment and sustainable development.Trade Review‘An excellent study of the profound challenges Europe is facing after the set of junctures in the last two decades. Attila Ágh punctually exposes the reasons for the European crisis at different analytical levels. Furthermore, he optimistically presents the remedies needed for the new, more Europeanised and socialised EU.’ -- Ladislav Cabada, Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic‘Against the background of far-reaching analysis of the multiple crises, paradoxes and systemic changes of post-Wall Europe, Awaking Europe in the Triple Global Crisis formulates an avant-gardist reconceptualization of the world system’s theory and outlines the blueprint for a European renewal. Attila Ágh delivers much more than a mere scholarly book, it is a manifesto for a re-united Europe. A must read that opens new insights and perspectives.’ -- Christophe Solioz, MAP, Nomad think tank, Geneva, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to Awaking Europe in the Triple Global Crisis 2. Fragmented Europe turning to the Re-United Europ 3. The triple crisis as the opportunity for the European renewal 4. Europeanization and Democratization in the changing world systems 5. The global role of the EU and its partnership with Wider Europe 6. Conclusion: the long march to the Re-United Europe Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful book discusses the interaction of sector-specific regulation and competition policy. In particular, it identifies emerging trends and reflects on the nature of network regulation in the energy and telecom industries.Expert contributors examine the recent European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), as well the relevant regulatory framework in the electricity and pharmaceutical sectors. Chapters consider key topics, such as the recent antitrust investigations concerning the excessive price of off-patent drugs and the impact of digitalization on the future of network industries. The book also assesses several examples of the complex relationship between sector-specific regulation and competition policy; a relationship constantly swinging between complementarity and conflict.Providing a comparative analysis of EU competition policy at both the EU and national levels, this timely book will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of EU competition policy. It will also be beneficial for practitioners, specialising in the regulation of the telecom, energy and pharmaceutical industries.Table of ContentsContents: Preface xv List of abbreviations xvi 1 Introduction to The Interaction of Competition Law and Sector Regulation 1 Pier Luigi Parcu, Giorgio Monti and Marco Botta 2 Liberalizing network utilities: Economic principles and European regulatory experience 17 Martin Cave 3 Could ex ante regulation create incentives for anti-competitive behaviour? 35 Pietro Crocioni and Mateo Silos Ribas 4 Regulating connectivity: Linking the EU telecommunications framework to the digital future 63 Gera van Duijvenvoorde 5 Technology and the shifting boundaries of regulation and competition in the EU telecommunications sector 97 Pier Luigi Parcu and Maria Alessandra Rossi 6 The use of competition law as an instrument for re-assigning radio spectrum and energy resources 120 Gonçalo Coelho 7 Recent EU and Italian trends in the energy sector: Failure to provide information as abusive conduct 144 Mario Siragusa and Alice Setari 8 Recent CJEU case law on excessive pricing cases 169 Giovanni Pitruzzella 9 Market power and process in considering excessive pricing: The saga of a century old pharmaceutical remedy, phenytoin sodium, sold in capsules 188 Adam Scott 10 Excessive pricing in pharmaceutical markets: Recent cases in Italy and in the EU 210 Margherita Colangelo 11 Excessive pricing of pharmaceuticals in EU law: Balancing competition, innovation and regulation 233 Ilan Akker and Wolf Sauter Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book investigates the EU’s multi-faceted development as a global actor, unpacking its legal mission to be a ‘good’ actor as well as exploring the complexities of fulfilling this objective. It elicits critical reflections on the question of ‘goodness’ in EU external relations from descriptive, analytical and normative perspectives, and examines which metrics of actorness are useful in tackling this subject.Featuring contributions from more than 20 leading EU scholars and emerging voices, the book develops four themes through which it advances a research agenda for the study of the EU as a good global actor. The book begins by unpacking the complexities of the EU as a global trade actor, before discussing ‘good’ trade governance and a deeper trade agenda, the issue of data governance in digital trade and in other regulatory frameworks, and finally the institutional dimension of EU actorness.Understanding the EU as a Good Global Actor will be a crucial read for scholars and students in EU law and politics, particularly those with an interest in EU governance, trade and external relations. It will also prove useful for policy makers both within and outside the EU.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: understanding the EU as a good global actor: whose metrics? 1 Elaine Fahey and Isabella Mancini PART I THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE EU AS A GLOBAL ACTOR IN TRADE 1 Europe’s power surplus: legal empathy and the trade/ regulation nexus 19 Ignacio Garcia Bercero and Kalypso Nicolaïdis, 2 Leverage in trade agreements and linkages – challenges to the trade and rights linkages 37 Maria Garcia 3 Market Power Europe? Exporting EU disciplines on domestic services regulations through trade agreements 53 Billy Melo Araujo 4 Environmental allies and trade competitors: a comparative analysis of US and EU governance models for the trade-and-climate nexus 74 Jean-Baptiste Velut PART II ON ‘GOOD’ TRADE GOVERNANCE: THE EMERGING AMBITIONS AND VALUES OF A DEEPER TRADE AGENDA 5 The role of values in EU external relations: a legal assessment of the EU as a ‘good’ global actor 92 Ramses A. Wessel and Yuliya Kaspiarovich 6 The EU acting through free trade agreements: the case of sustainability and public procurement 107 Martin Trybus 7 The role of the EU in making ‘sustainable’ labour linkages in contemporary trade: is being ‘assertive’ also ‘good’? 124 Tonia Novitz 8 The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the challenge of being a ‘good’ climate and trade actor 141 Eva Pander Maat 9 Empowering women in trade: how gender responsive are the EU’s trade agreements? 158 Clair Gammage PART III ON ‘GOOD’ DATA GOVERNANCE: THE EMERGING AMBITIONS AND VALUES IN DATA FLOWS 10 The emperor’s new clothes – data privacy and cybersecurity from a European perspective 176 Jörg Polakiewicz 11 The EU’s trade policy on cross-border data flows in the global landscape: navigating the thin line between liberalizing digital trade, ‘digital sovereignty’ and multilateralism 192 Svetlana Yakovleva 12 Comparing the EU’s and China’s approaches in data governance 209 Xuechen Chen and Xinchuchu Gao PART IV THE EU INSTITUTIONAL DIMENSION OF ‘GOOD’ TRADE GOVERNANCE 13 Democratization of good global governance: the EU’s role in the parliamentarization of trade policy 227 Wolfgang Weiss 14 The EU as a good global actor in international economic relations: the role of parliaments 245 Ewa Żelazna 15 The approach of the CJEU to international law: towards a context-specific approach 261 Eva Kassoti and Graham Butler 16 Sustainable development chapters in EU FTAs and dispute settlement: lessons learned from Ukraine – Wood Products and Korea – Labour Rights 277 Gesa Kübek Index

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Book SynopsisThe Elgar Companion to The World Bank provides a comprehensive review of the past 80 years for this powerful development institution. Using different theoretical approaches from an expert group of scholars as well as practitioners, it presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the World Bank and the wider field of International Relations.

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Book SynopsisCognisant of the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil across Europe, this timely book examines the growing influence of populist movements in Central and Eastern Europe. Simona Kukovic and Petr Just bring together contributions from experts working in the fields of political science and sociology to study the roots and ramifications of populism in this historically turbulent region. Developing a critical analysis of both left- and right-wing populist movements and notorious populist leaders throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the book explores the ways in which populism has spread through developed and developing countries in both established and more recent democracies. Chapters investigate the origins of nationalist populism in the region, from historical trauma and social and economic instability to the emerging crisis facing traditional parties and institutions. It further considers the progressive impact of social media as a means through which populist leaders can penetrate the political space. Positioning itself in defence of liberal democracy, the book ultimately seeks to uncover what unites and inspires the populist community emerging across Central and Eastern Europe. Contributing to the urgent scholarly debate surrounding the rise of populist leaders, political parties, and movements throughout Central and Eastern Europe, this incisive volume will be an essential read for researchers and academics invested in better understanding why the region is such a hotbed of European populism.Trade Review‘The Rise of Populism in Central and Eastern Europe provides an insightful and valuable overview of how some political parties and actors have capitalised on the gradual rejection of the liberal elite censuses across post-communist countries of central and eastern Europe. The book is well crafted and skilfully edited to present chapters, from across central and eastern Europe, which provide a series of explorations as to how citizen alienation from political elites and the liberal consensus can see the rise of new political movements which challenge the established order. The book is an excellent addition to our knowledge and understanding of developing political phenomena.’ -- Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics, De Montfort University, Leicester and Visiting Professor, Ghent University, Belgium‘This very important book on populism in Central and Eastern Europe is especially timely, given the threats to democracy, the war in the Ukraine, the pandemic, and ongoing political polarization. Populism has risen around the world and emerged as a major political force in the region in countries such as Hungary, Slovenia, and Poland. This book contains excellent chapters by leading scholars in the region on the forces responsible for this surge in populism and its political and social impact on the region’s politics and policy. This book will immediately be the authoritative source for scholars, policymakers, and the broader citizenry interested in understanding populism in the region and the potential implications for democratic politics.’ -- Steven Rathgeb Smith, American Political Science Association, US‘The volume of studies written by political scientists from Central Europe offers new insights into the debates on the origins and consequences of the rise of populism in their part of Europe. It provides data on the trends of support for populist politicians as well as analyses of the ideological contours of populist politics. The authors point to the linkage between populism and nationalism and discuss the ways in which new democracies may be able to defend themselves. As such, the volume constitutes an important reading both for political scientists and for the general public.’ -- Jerzy Wiatr, University of Warsaw, PolandTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: setting the scene 1 Simona Kukovič and Petr Just 2 Political elites, leadership, and the rise of populism 10 Matevž Tomšič 3 Right-wing populism in Austrian politics: traditional and recent aspects 24 Karin Liebhart 4 Explaining the rise of populist parties in the 2013 and 2017 Czech parliamentary elections: economic grievances and political protest? 39 Petr Bláha, Jakub Charvát and Pavel Maškarinec 5 A few populist statements don’t make a populist? The issue of corruption in (non‑)populist communication of Czech president Miloš Zeman 53 Vladimír Naxera 6 Re-nationalization or de-Europeanization? Collective identities and identity politics in contemporary Hungary 67 Boglárka Koller 7 Comparative nationalism and populism: Hungary and Romania as a case study 83 Zoltán Vörös and Zoltán Bretter 8 Populist political leadership and political parties in Lithuania 99 Ingrida Unikaitė-Jakuntavičienė 9 Fear determinants of populism in Poland: voters’ perspective 115 Agnieszka Turska-Kawa 10 Nationalism and populism in Poland: new threats, old fears 128 Agnieszka Kasińska-Metryka and Rafał Dudała 11 Populism in the context of the radicalization of society in CECs: a case study of populist elements in the social media communication of Slovak political actors 144 Jaroslav Ušiak and Petra Jankovská 12 Toward exclusion or inclusion? Acceptance and perception of national populist parties in Slovakia: the case study of the Kotlebists – People’s party our Slovakia (ĽSNS) 160 Petr Just 13 The secret of success: Slovenian populist political parties 173 Simona Kukovič 14 Anti-modern and anti-liberal narratives from the pre-communist past as the source of the contemporary populist and illiberal agenda in Central Europe 186 Ladislav Cabada 15 Conclusion: populism from the periphery to the mainstream 202 Miro Haček Index

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Book SynopsisPublic diplomacy has become one of the central instruments of foreign policy and national security; this crucial Research Agenda provides a new outline for its investigation. Aiding the comprehension of the broad boundaries of the field, it proposes a clear starting point for contemporary research into important areas of public diplomacy. This enlightening Research Agenda is divided into three parts which thoroughly explore the actors, disciplines and instruments involved in the process of public diplomacy. Rich in innovative analysis, chapters offer insights from many of the most prominent scholars and practitioners in the field to cover existing research, gaps, and future directions. A Research Agenda for Public Diplomacy will be invaluable for researchers and students interested in political science, international and public relations, communication, and digital media. It will also be beneficial for practitioners and officials working in areas relevant to foreign policy and national security employed by both governmental and non-governmental organizations.Trade Review‘A major theoretical contribution to the literature on public diplomacy, a comprehensive and innovative overview of the actors, disciplines, and instruments that continue to shape and advance the field. The volume is a must-read for anyone interested in learning why, what and how the study of public diplomacy needs to advance in order to meet new global challenges.’ -- Corneliu Bjola, University of Oxford, UK‘Public diplomacy benefits from a broad and ambitious research agenda that is pursued by academics and practitioners throughout the world. For this volume, Eytan Gilboa calls upon a distinguished group of those who know public diplomacy well, and from their collective knowledge emerges an impressive array of diverse and thoughtful ideas about shaping public diplomacy’s future. This book is a valuable contribution to the field.’ -- Philip Seib, University of Southern California, US‘This multidisciplinary volume shows convincingly what has been achieved in public diplomacy research, and equally demonstrates that there's still a long way to go in building bridges between disciplines, diversification of research methods and theory building. Next generation public diplomacy researchers around the world will find in this book thoughtful pointers and important questions for further research.’ -- Jan Melissen, Editor-in-Chief, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, Leiden University, the Netherlands and University of Antwerp, Belgium‘Capturing the boundaries and possibilities of public diplomacy in a single volume has been elusive – until now. A Research Agenda for Public Diplomacy is a definitive collection of work from the top scholars in the field that charts a path for the next decade. Gilboa has done a tremendous service to practitioners, researchers, and all who care about diplomacy’s public dimensions.’ -- Katherine Brown, President and CEO, Global Ties, US‘In this superb volume, Eytan Gilboa has brought together a multi-disciplinary and multi-regional collection of the latest research produced by the best talent in the study of public diplomacy. As a leading and, indeed, founding scholar in the field, it is fitting that he has done so, and we are in his debt.’ -- Paul Sharp, University of Minnesota, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xix Acknowledgments xxvii 1 Moving to a new phase in public diplomacy research 1 Eytan Gilboa PART I ACTORS 2 States: public diplomacy contests in Asia 25 Caitlin Byrne 3 International organizations 43 Phillip Arceneaux 4 Corporate diplomacy 57 Candace L. White and Wilfried Bolewski 5 City diplomacy 73 Efe Sevin and Soheala Amiri 6 Citizen diplomacy 89 Paul Lachelier and Sherry L. Mueller PART II DISCIPLINES 7 History 107 Nicholas J. Cull 8 International relations 123 Craig Hayden 9 Public relations 139 Kathy R. Fitzpatrick 10 Relational and collaborative approaches 155 R.S. Zaharna and Amelia Arsenault 11 Disinformation 171 Alicia Fjällhed and James Pamment 12 Management 185 Steven L. Pike PART III INSTRUMENTS 13 Cultural diplomacy 203 Natalia Grincheva 14 Nation as brand 217 Simon Anholt 15 International broadcasting 231 Shawn Powers 16 International exchanges 249 Giles Scott-Smith 17 Digital public diplomacy 265 Ilan Manor 18 Hybrid communication 279 Jian Wang and Jack Lipei Tang Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Research Handbook investigates the success of EU law enforcement processes. Going beyond traditional analyses of administrations and courts in isolation, it focuses on the increased cooperation seen between national and EU authorities, and on the widening variety of means used to enhance compliance with EU norms.Bringing together leading experts from law, political science, economics and socio-legal studies, this Research Handbook provides a state-of-the-art analysis of EU enforcement laws, policies, and scholarship. It presents conceptual, institutional, and sectoral perspectives on EU law enforcement, advancing existing knowledge on why, when, and how laws are being followed or disobeyed. Contributors explore enforcement in specific EU policy areas, including foreign relations, economic policy, the internal market, competitiveness, and citizen rights. It argues that an overarching EU enforcement strategy would be more successful than the current model of diverse methods of enforcement in different policy areas.Employing multi-dimensional and comparative approaches, the Research Handbook on the Enforcement of EU Law will be a valuable resource for scholars of European law and politics, public administration, governance, and compliance. It will also be a useful guide for public officials seeking to (re)design and assess effective and enforceable policies.Trade Review‘The Research Handbook on the Enforcement of EU Law is a must-read and standard reference for anyone studying how EU laws and policies are put in practice. This truly interdisciplinary, comprehensive collection of fine, in-depth scholarly contributions covers all relevant aspects of EU enforcement in many different sectors.’ -- Eva Thomann, University of Konstanz, Germany‘Offering an excellent and comprehensive overview, this Research Handbook deepens our understanding of enforcement. Using a multi-level perspective with a focus on policy sectors, it convincingly shows that enforcement is shaped by many factors, most importantly our conceptual understanding of enforcement including ideas about policy, the institutional context and the possibly conflicting interests of political actors involved. The Research Handbook enriches the current literature and forms an exciting starting point for further research.’ -- Bernard Steunenberg, Leiden University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xii Acknowledgements xiv PART I ENFORCEMENT OF EU LAW FROM A CONCEPTUAL POINT OF VIEW 1 Introduction to Research Handbook on the Enforcement of EU Law 2 Miroslava Scholten and Leander Stähler 2 Private enforcement of EU law 19 Olha O Cherednychenko 3 Administrative law enforcement of EU law 38 Ton Duijkersloot and Rob Widdershoven 4 Criminal law enforcement of EU law and the impact of Europeanization 56 Frank Meyer and Dimitrios Tsilikis 5 Enforcement concepts and strategies in the EU 76 Jeroen van der Heijden and Olga Batura 6 Challenges in EU law enforcement and the digital age 91 Asya Zhelyazkova PART II ENFORCEMENT OF EU LAW FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE 7 European Commission 107 Urszula Jaremba 8 The Court of Justice of the European Union and national courts as enforcers of EU law 123 Frans van Dijk and Kees Sterk 9 National enforcers and European networks as engines for enforcement cooperation 139 Eva Ruffing 10 EU enforcement agencies 152 Miroslava Scholten 11 The choice of EU agencies or networks of national authorities: exploring the relevance of regulated industry characteristics 167 Laurens van Kreij PART III ENFORCEMENT OF EU LAW FROM A SECTORAL PERSPECTIVE 12 The Common Commercial Policy and customs union 186 Thomas Verellen 13 Public and private enforcement possibilities within the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy 199 Graham Butler 14 Economic and monetary union 215 Ton van den Brink and Luca Collazzo 15 European banking union 231 Argyro Karagianni and Laura Wissink 16 Anti-money laundering 246 Christy Ann Petit 17 A power to fine: establishing negligence and intent in infringements by credit rating agencies and trade repositories 265 Jonathan Foster 18 The internal market 281 Olivier Linden 19 Labour law and social policy 298 Frans Pennings 20 Environmental law 315 Florentin Blanc, Paola Coletti, Campbell Gemmell and Carola Bertone 21 Food law 333 Florentin Blanc and Luca Megale 22 The enforcement of EU consumer law 349 Christine Riefa and Mateusz Grochowski 23 Energy law 364 Julius Rumpf and Catherine Banet 24 Enforcing common fisheries and agricultural policies 380 Federica Cacciatore, Mariolina Eliantonio and Joseph A McMahon 25 Competition law 397 Maciej Bernatt and Laura Zoboli 26 EU procurement and concessions law 414 Roberto Caranta and V’tězslava Fričov‡ 27 State aid in the European Union 430 Allard Knook 28 Intellectual property law 444 Peter Blok and Willemijn Kornelius 29 Data protection 460 Herwig Hofmann and Lisette Mustert 30 Area of freedom, security and justice 475 Stefano Montaldo 31 The Common European Asylum System 491 Salvatore Fabio Nicolosi 32 Protection of the financial interests of the EU 508 Michele Simonato and Andon Tashukov 33 Challenges and successes of enforcement of EU law 524 Miroslava Scholten Index

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Book SynopsisDespite the recent wealth of literature on national populism, research has often overlooked one crucial aspect: the border. This innovative book bridges these key concepts, providing a new theoretical conceptualisation of the interplay between populism, nationalism and territorial borders.In this book, borders are not considered as mere institutional boundaries between nation states; on the contrary, the authors adopt a multi-dimensional view of borders as narratives, issues and territorial spaces of mobilisation. Reconsidering the contemporary politicisation of borders in Western Europe, the authors investigate how national populism deals with territorial borders and the various meanings they embody. Empirical case studies focusing on the Swiss borderlands explore parties’ programmes and discourses, representatives’ attitudes, as well as public opinion and voting behaviour, offering key insights into how political actors and citizens react to trends such as growing transnational flows, globalisation and European integration. This timely book, based on original party sources and surveys, will be an essential resource for students and scholars of political science, political sociology, border studies, European integration, Euroscepticism and Swiss politics. Its context-oriented analysis will also prove beneficial to practitioners and representatives involved in cross-border cooperation.Trade Review‘This book investigates instrumentalisation of borders by national-populist parties from different interdisciplinary perspectives while focusing on a single case study, i.e. Switzerland during the COVID-19 crisis. The theoretical approach which distinguishes between borders as issues, narratives and territorial spaces of mobilisation is innovative and should be applied to other contested regions and crises. A must-read for everybody who would like to understand the intricacies of globalised border- and body politics.’ -- Ruth Wodak, Lancaster University, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: national populism and the politicisation of borders in a changing Europe 1 Oscar Mazzoleni PART I NATIONAL POPULISTS’ CONSTRUCTION OF BORDERS 2 The politicisation of borders in national-populist discourse: Geneva and Ticino during the COVID-19 pandemic 17 Cecilia Biancalana and Grégoire Yerly 3 Convergence without conflict? Trans-border national-populist strategies in multi-scalar spaces of mobilisation 37 Cecilia Biancalana and Oscar Mazzoleni 4 Framing the people and the elites: two models of national-populist border politicisation. The case of the Geneva and Basel cross-border regions 55 Grégoire Yerly 5 Do bordering preferences affect the populist attitudes of citizens? 78 Laurent Bernhard PART II BORDERS AND EUROPEAN INTEGRATION 6 What drives elite opinions on European integration? Examining the territorial dimension 96 Lukas Lauener and Laurent Bernhard 7 Breaking down public opinion on European integration: the role of national borders 119 Lukas Lauener 8 Direct democracy, border residence and Euroscepticism: evidence from a proposition to terminate the free movement of persons between Switzerland and the European Union 143 Laurent Bernhard and Lukas Lauener PART III CITIZENS’ ATTITUDES IN CROSS-BORDER SPACES OF MOBILISATION 9 Cross-border relations and national-populist politicisation: a citizen perspective 166 Andrea Pilotti and Oscar Mazzoleni 10 Between economy and constituency: ambivalent attitudes towards cross-border workers 193 Oscar Mazzoleni and Andrea Pilotti 11 Not really a “left-behind” place: national-populist re-bordering in a rich but declining periphery 210 Oscar Mazzoleni and Andrea Pilotti 12 Conclusions: multi-scalar national populism and border politicisation 229 Cecilia Biancalana and Oscar Mazzoleni Index

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Book SynopsisFew international organizations embody the idea of historical progress as strongly as the European Union (EU). This book addresses the main shortcoming of treating EU as a vehicle of progress and political unity between European countries: the disregard of such an approach for the underlying diversity of the European continent.Critically examining the meta-ideology underpinning European integration, the author studies the implications of Europe’s heterogeneity, disagreements over European policies, and of pluralism of values for the EU’s governance. The book revisits legacies of post-communist transitions and the role played by international economic and political integration in Eastern Europe – as well as the implications of the EU’s enlargements for the EU’s governance. The result is a novel, polycentric perspective on the EU’s governance.Policy practitioners, commentators, and other opinion leaders as well as academics and students interested in applied political economy and European studies will value this extensive exploration of Governing the EU in an Age of Division.Trade Review‘I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the fate of the European Union or generally how to govern in an age of division. Dalibor Rohac reminds us that the sovereign borders across Europe may be faint, but they are still very real. Ignore them at your peril. He also reminds us that the original plan for the EU—a single market cooperating on foreign defense policy and trade—was a good one. The EU should stick with the original plan. Some of his messages are subtle and yet also extraordinarily important in today’s age of division. The book crystallizes the challenges in governing the EU. Given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical tensions in the Taiwan Strait, global trade tensions and the weakening of our international institutions, this book is more important than ever. To survive this age of division, leaders across the EU may have to readjust their expectations for their great union, or else risk losing it.’ -- Christine McDaniel, Discourse Magazine‘Books about the European Union tend to be dry and academic. In this bracing addition to the literature, Dalibor Rohac breaks the mold. Neither an uncritical cheerleader of the EU nor a knee-jerk critic, he provides a rigorous examination of its short-comings and a measured appraisal of its successes. With engaging prose that manages both to inform and entertain, Rohac explains why everyone concerned about the fate of liberal democracy should care about the future of this much-maligned institution.’ -- James Kirchick, author, The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age‘For too long, the European debate has been dominated by a conflict between centralisers and nationalists. They are seen as opposites, but share a neglect of Europe’s real strength – its openness and pluralism. Dalibor Rohac’s new book offers a sensible and desirable alternative, which makes it a necessary read for everyone interested in a liberal international order.’ -- Johan Norberg, Cato Institute, Washington D.C., US‘Dalibor Rohac isn't all misty-eyed when people talk about the European Union. Nor is he scornful, though, of the EU's real accomplishments and possibilities. This is a rare, hard-headed, and balanced look at an important part of the current geopolitical landscape. Read and learn.’ -- William Kristol, The Bulwark‘Dalibor Rohac‘s new book on Europe and the future of the European Union is elegant in style and thought-provoking in substance. Amidst Russia’s war on Ukraine and challenge to the European security order, Rohac asks penetrating and important questions about Europe’s political personality. With a robust defence of the West and constitutional liberalism, Rohac argues for European pluralism – a James Madison-style approach to European cooperation and power. It should be read by both scholars and political leaders!’ -- Fredrik Erixon, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), Brussels‘Dalibor Rohac takes a close look here at the European Union. Unlike most conservative scholars who question the usefulness of multilateral institutions, he offers a very well-documented perspective on why the EU is here to stay – despite deep divisions among its members, despite frequent bureaucratic stalemate, and despite a nationalist momentum exemplified by Brexit. This is a book that should be read widely by policymakers and college students alike. For students, the extensive footnotes alone offer important guidance to the EU's often obscure decision-making processes and policies.’ -- – Charles Gati, Johns Hopkins University, US‘Dalibor presents a future vision of the EU which does not go as far as the United States of Europe or Federal Republic of Europe that many EUphiles wish to see. Instead, he calls for a more flexible arrangement recognising both the strength of the pluralism of Europe and the common interests of member states. This book deserves to be read by those who take an interest in EU affairs whether a believer in the project of political integration or a sceptic.’ -- Lord Syed Kamall, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A glass half full or half empty? 2. The light that did not fail 3. The enlargement hangovers 4. What is European integration for? 5. Out of the Euro trap 6. Shared challenges, divergent interests, decentralized solutions 7. The superpower that wasn’t References Index

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Book SynopsisThis engaging and topical book comprehensively explores the complexities surrounding the EU Cohesion Policy, which has been addressing regional and urban development across Europe since the 1980s. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it considers the goals of this long-term investment policy, which is to reduce territorial disparities between Member States and their regions, and its role in the European integration process.Bringing together contributions from an interdisciplinary team of eminent scholars and policy practitioners, chapters offer expert analysis of the disciplinary genealogies of the EU Cohesion Policy, its contemporary issues, and perceptive reflections on its future. The book provides keen insights into current academic-policy debates, and a deeper understanding of the EU Cohesion Policy’s achievements. The expert’s insights contribute to the debate that this policy must face to address the most pressing European challenges. Each chapter includes different perspectives ranging from political, economic and legal to the urban and social dimensions and investigates ways to boost research-policy dialogue on Cohesion Policy.Offering a forward-thinking account of the topic, this timely book will be welcomed by students, academics, researchers, and policymakers alike in disciplines including human geography and geopolitics, European politics and policy, economics, public policy, and urban and regional studies.Trade Review‘The stakes for the European Union are now higher than ever. If it is to survive and thrive, it needs well-functioning policies. Few policies can contribute as much to the European project as the Cohesion Policy. But it needs to work well to help deliver a more efficient, cohesive, and resilient Europe. This edited volume by Dotti, Musiałkowska, De Gregorio Hurtado, and Walczyk provides a welcome and timely multidisciplinary reflection about how to improve the policy and help the EU brave the many challenges it currently faces.’ -- Andrés Rodríguez-Pose, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword: EU Cohesion Policy an Interdisciplinary Approach xix Preface xxi 1 Introduction to EU Cohesion Policy: A Multidisciplinary Approach 1 Nicola Francesco Dotti, Ida Musiałkowska, Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado and Julia Walczyk PART I DISCIPLINARY GENEALOGIES 2 The origins of the EU Cohesion Policy: from regional economic development to the place-based approach 10 Piotr Idczak, Ida Musiałkowska and Dagmara Kociuba 3 Regional economic theories as drivers of the EU Cohesion Policy 30 Nicola Francesco Dotti, Ugo Fratesi and Christian Oberst 4 A legal perspective on the origins and evolution of the EU Cohesion Policy 47 Serafin Pazos-Vidal 5 The urban dimension of Cohesion Policy: insights into its genealogy, evolution, and future potential 65 Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado 6 Quality of life, Cohesion Policy, and the European social model 84 Bryonny Goodwin-Hawkins PART II ASSESSING WHAT WORKS 7 Evaluation experience from the EU Cohesion Policy 100 Oto Potluka 8 The economic impacts of Cohesion Policy 114 Riccardo Crescenzi and Mara Giua 9 Financial engineering instruments: implementation, governance challenges and lessons learned 125 Claudia Gloazzo 10 Financial engineering instruments for urban investments 145 Piotr Idczak 11 The sub-regional dimension of European local development policies 161 Alberto Bramanti and Paolo Rosso PART III THE ‘WHEN’ AND ‘WHERE’ OF COHESION POLICY IMPLEMENTATION 12 Smart specialisation strategy: a territorial governance perspective 180 Sebastien Bourdin 13 The environmental and sustainable development perspective 193 Silvia Grandi and Federico Martellozzo 14 A cross-border perspective on European local and regional development policies 213 Alberto Bramanti and Paula Tulppo 15 Relationship between civil society and Cohesion Policy 229 Oto Potluka 16 Governance, regional development and management in Cohesion Policy programmes: a geofinance and multilevel perspective 241 Paula Tulppo and Silvia Grandi PART IV LOOKING FORWARD: THE FUTURE CHALLENGES 17 Future perspective: from multi-level to multi-layered Cohesion Policy 256 Serafin Pazos-Vidal 18 Partnerships in Cohesion Policy for smart, inclusive and sustainable growth: an operational framework for effective multi-level policy implementation 275 Mattia Casula, Robert Leonardi and Raffaella Nanetti 19 Cohesion Policy in post-pandemic Europe 292 John Bachtler, Sebastien Bourdin and Martin Ferry 20 Integrating EU climate action into Cohesion Policy: instruments, developments and challenges 311 Ekaterina Domorenok 21 Cooperate to survive: a new age of policies for cohesion 329 Kai Böhme and Maria Toptsidou PART V CONCLUSIONS 22 Lessons learnt and main messages 344 Nicola Francesco Dotti, Ida Musiałkowska, Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado and Julia Walczyk Index

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Book SynopsisBrice Dickson examines the engagement of the United Kingdom with international human rights monitorin1g mechanisms, in particular those operated by the United Nations and the Council of Europe since 2000. Dickson explores how these mechanisms work in practice and whether they have any identifiable impact on how human rights are protected in the UK.By analysing the role that monitoring mechanisms are meant to play in enforcing human rights standards, and the UK's commitment to that role, Dickson considers in turn the work of general monitoring mechanisms, mechanisms focused on civil and political rights or on social and economic rights, and mechanisms assessing discrimination based on gender, race, age or disability. The book demonstrates that, while monitoring mechanisms certainly play a crucial role in holding the UK government to account, crediting them with enhancing the protection of any specific right is problematic.Providing a comprehensive study of the operation of international human rights monitoring mechanisms, this book will be an insightful resource for human rights law students and scholars, particularly those concerned with civil, social and non-discrimination rights. Academics interested in public international law and politics will also benefit from this text.Trade Review‘This book examines the effectiveness of international human rights monitoring mechanisms at the global and European level with particular reference to their influence on the protection of human rights in the UK. The book tackles a longstanding void in comparative analysis of these mechanisms. Written in an accessible and engaging style, Dickson provides a well-structured analysis that will have practical value at the jurisdiction-specific level in the UK and which will contribute to the wider body of knowledge on the effectiveness of such mechanisms.’ -- Suzanne Egan, University College Dublin, Ireland‘This landmark analysis combines an insightful exploration of the complex web of human rights monitoring mechanisms to which the UK is subject with a rigorous and trenchant critique of both the UK’s engagement with them and of those mechanisms themselves. It is a tour de force and essential reading.’ -- Sir Malcolm Evans, University of Bristol Law School, UK‘By using the UK as a case study, Dickson has succeeded in making the link between the international and the national and invigorated the study of international human rights monitoring mechanisms. This book is a valuable resource for all of those engaged in the study and practice of international and national human rights law.’ -- Merris Amos, Queen Mary University of London, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to International Human Rights Monitoring Mechanisms 2. International monitoring as a human rights enforcement mechanism 3. UK engagement with international monitoring 4. General monitoring 5. The monitoring of civil and political rights 6. The monitoring of economic, social and cultural rights 7. The monitoring of racial and minority discrimination 8. The monitoring of gender, age and disability discrimination 9. Concluding observations on International Human Rights Monitoring Mechanisms Index

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Book SynopsisAs one of the most important international organisations in the sphere of international trade law, UNCITRAL aims to further the progressive unification of the law of international trade. This comprehensive Companion delineates the range of issues considered at UNCITRAL, as well as assessing the potential for future work and reforms.Split into four key thematic sections, the book starts by providing an institutional background to UNCITRAL, before moving on to discuss the topic of dispute resolution, including contributions on international arbitration, mediation, and online dispute resolution. Further chapters then explore key topics in international contract law, especially relating to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The final section of the Companion consists of chapters on a variety of matters considered at UNCITRAL, namely, micro, small and medium-sized businesses; insolvency; secured transactions; negotiable instruments; public procurement; electronic commerce and transport law. A diverse selection of contributors from a variety of legal backgrounds come together to present the past, present and future prospects of UNCITRAL instruments.Trade Review‘I commend the editors for this timely and thought-provoking companion, which serves as a useful reference point for all stakeholders in the harmonization project.’ -- From the foreword by Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary, UNCITRAL, Director, International Trade Law Division, United NationsTable of ContentsContents: UNCITRAL legal texts xviii Foreword xxiv Introduction to The Elgar Companion to UNCITRAL 1 Rishi Gulati (with Ben Köhler and Thomas John) PART I INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND, SOME CONCEPTUAL MATTERS, AND REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES 1 UNCITRAL: the organization 11 José Angelo Estrella Faria 2 UNCITRAL conventions and private international law: from antagonism to symbiosis 36 Franco Ferrari 3 Harmonising the local and global: non-unitary States and UNCITRAL’s work of legal convergence 53 Justin Gleeson SC and Danielle Forrester 4 Progressive harmonisation of international trade law in Africa: the role of UNCITRAL 81 ’Gbenga Bamodu 5 Judicial support of international commercial arbitration under the Model Law: a précis of available options for judges 99 Anselmo Reyes 6 Latin America’s perspective on the reform of the Investor-State Dispute Settlement Mechanism 116 Christian Carbajal Valenzuela PART II INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION 7 UNCITRAL’s work in investor-state dispute settlement: promoting the rule of law internationally? 140 Rishi Gulati and Patricia Schoeffmann 8 The Mauritius Convention and UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration 161 Jeremy Shelley 9 The Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights: reconciling business and human rights with arbitration? 177 Dalia Palombo 10 Sovereign immunity and international arbitration: whither the rule of law? 193 Conway Blake 11 The history, evolution, and future of the UNCITRAL mediation framework 216 Judith Knieper and Jonathan Haddad 12 The Singapore Convention 242 Nadja Alexander and Clarissa Chern 13 Making the impossible possible: UNCITRAL’s impact on the harmonisation and modernisation of India’s legal framework for dispute resolution 267 Nidhi Gupta 14 Online dispute resolution 277 Ronald A. Brand PART III INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT LAW 15 The 1980 Vienna Sales Convention (CISG) as standard setter for or obstacle to international commercial law unification 296 Ulrich G. Schroeter 16 The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods as reference to interpret or supplement Guatemalan law 328 Pedro Mendoza Montano 17 The CISG in the age of sustainable supply chains 339 Ben Köhler 18 Thinking, small and large: can the CISG help SMEs and if so, how? 356 Lisa Spagnolo PART IV SELECTED TOPICS 19 UNCITRAL and MSMEs: an enduring and successful marriage 377 Petra Butler 20 ESG as a business model for small and medium-sized enterprises 392 Mark Fenwick, Tronel Joubert, Sanita van Wyk and Erik P.M. Vermeulen 21 Insolvency standards, model laws, and cooperation in cross-border insolvency: the role and impact of UNCITRAL’s instruments 410 Irit Mevorach 22 Cross-border insolvency under the UNCITRAL Model Laws and the European Insolvency Regulation 428 Jodie Adams Kirshner and Yannick Chatard 23 Security interests in intellectual property under the UNCITRAL Model Law on Secured Transactions 442 Spyridon V. Bazinas 24 Negotiable instruments law: two layers of harmful discrepancy 462 Sagi Peari 25 The UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement: potential next steps 480 Christopher Yukins and Caroline Nicholas 26 The role of the UNCITRAL Model Law in reforming procurement mechanisms: a case study of India 497 Mukesh Rawat and K. Damodaran Raju 27 UNCITRAL texts on electronic commerce 512 Luca G. Castellani 28 Blockchain-based bills of lading and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records: questions of compatibility 525 Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit 29 UNCITRAL and international carriage of goods by sea 541 Vivienne Bath Index 562

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Book SynopsisIn this timely and insightful book, Laura Maxim evaluates the use of socio-economic analysis (SEA) in the regulation of potentially carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic chemicals. Retracing the history of the use of cost-benefit analysis in chemical risk policies, this book presents contemporary discourse on the political success of SEA.Informed by empirical research, theoretical analysis, and professional experience in implementing EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Maxim proposes a new form of risk regulation called ‘regulatory co-management’, of which SEA has become a convenient tool. Chapters outline the controversy surrounding cost-benefit analysis in the US, the history of chemical regulation in Europe since 1967, and the construction and institutionalization of the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) socio-economic guidelines. The book concludes by analyzing legal, political, and ethical criticisms of the role of SEA in the authorization of chemicals such as lead chromate, chromium trioxide, and sodium dichromate.With direct relevance to ongoing debates about the revision of EU chemicals policy, this unique book will be essential reading for practitioners of socio-economic analysis and stakeholders involved in REACH. It will also be beneficial to academics and students of environmental governance and regulation, European politics and policy, and industrial economics.Trade Review‘With over twenty years of expertise in the political ecology of chemical regulation, Laura Maxim performs a thorough investigation into the use of socio-economic analysis in the history of EU chemicals policy and regulation over the past 50 years. Comparing EU and US experiences, this unique and exciting book proposes an alternative methodological approach to counter the uncertainties and controversies surrounding cost-benefit analysis in chemicals regulation.’ -- Joan Martínez Alier, ICTA-Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain‘This book is an eye-opener as to why both TSCA and REACH have failed to protect the public from demonstrated hazards in light of REACH’s requirement, and TSCA’s inaction, to take alternatives and substitutes into account. It is a failure of both the EU Commission and the EU’s regulators that they allowed the existing chemical products industry to control the dialogue about needed changes that the consideration of substitutes would have increasingly encouraged instead. The current activities focused on revising REACH should avoid the mistakes made in reauthorizing TSCA in 2016.’ -- Nicholas A. Ashford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: socio-economic analysis in chemical risk policies 2. Cost-benefit analysis, half of a century of controversy in the United States 3. Before REACH, socio-economic analysis in the “new and existing substances” regulation 4. From the White Paper to REACH: the hours-free journey of socio-economic analysis 5. The writing of ECHA’s socio-economic guidelines: construction of a space of common mental representations on a minefield 6. Institutionalization of cost-benefit analysis as a co-management tool: the activity of the Socio-Economic Assessment Committee 7. The status of socio-economic assessments in the authorisation and restriction dossiers: micro-grounds for compromise all along the implementation of REACH 8. Co-management contested: the controversy on the role of SEA in authorisation 9. Conclusion to Economics and Power in EU Chemicals Policy and Regulation References Index

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Book SynopsisThrough a pioneering analysis of two critical junctures in EU counter-terrorism, this topical book examines the drivers, conditions and impediments for policy integration and information-exchange institutionalisation in EU counter-terrorism. Taking a deep dive into the key questions surrounding EU counter-terrorism, Christine Andreeva utilises distinct terrorism case studies over two decades to investigate the evolution of information-sharing in EU counter-terrorism. Using an innovative theoretical framework combining historical and constructivist institutionalism, the book examines key events in EU counter-terrorism development: the 2015-2016 Paris and Brussels attacks and the 2004-2005 Madrid and London attacks. Identifying a post-2015 paradigm policy shift, the book traces the increased efficiency of cross-border and inter-agency co-ordination in the EU’s counter-terrorism policy. Andreeva demonstrates how institutionalisation, information-sharing and improved legislative frameworks have led to further policy integration and added significant value to international EU counter-terrorism efforts.Illustrating the importance of practitioners’ perception of EU added value in counter-terrorism, this book will be essential to scholars and students of public policy, particularly those studying EU and international politics and EU counter-terrorism. Its empirical findings will also be useful to policymakers and practitioners in security and counter-terrorism fields.Trade Review‘Christine Andreeva’s The Evolution of Information-sharing in EU Counter-terrorism: A Post-2015 Paradigm Shift? makes a timely empirical and theoretical contribution to EU counter-terrorism policy institutionalisation. Drawing upon historical and constructivist institutionalism, this well-researched book explains the institutional changes in EU counter-terrorism by accounting for both structural and cognitive causality. As such, it represents essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of EU tools and instruments in the fight against terrorism.’ -- Oldrich Bures, Metropolitan University Prague, Czech RepublicTable of ContentsContents: 1. The institutionalisation of EU counter-terrorism information exchange over two decades 2. Institutionalist analysis of EU CT governance: the benefits of constructivist approaches for historical explanations 3. Madrid and London attacks aftermath (2004–05): modest institutionalisation of EU CT information exchange 4. The interim period (2006–16): a decade of CT fatigue and path dependence 5. Paris and Brussels attacks aftermath: an unprecedented EU response 6. The Paris–Brussels critical juncture: a paradigm shift of EU CT policy and practice in information exchange Conclusion Appendix A: list of interviews Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisBrexit has irrevocably transformed British politics, yet its effects are not confined to relations between the UK and the EU. Venturing beyond the already vast literature on Brexit, this dynamic Handbook explores the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for the EU itself, single countries within and beyond Europe, and the international system, as well as different social groups, generations, and territories within the UK. John Erik Fossum and Christopher Lord bring together 29 expert contributions on the multiple actors and processes which have shaped Brexit. State-of-the-art chapters cover the various factors which led to the success of the ‘Leave’ campaign, the role of EU institutions in Brexit, the implications for other member states and players in the international system, and questions of political legitimacy posed by the UK’s departure from the EU. The Handbook concludes with a discussion of the alternative relationships and opportunities available to the UK in the post-Brexit era. Advancing multiple specialized perspectives on and approaches to Brexit, this comprehensive Handbook will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of British and EU politics. Its overview of recent developments in the EU will allow researchers and research institutes to develop their own work on Brexit.Table of ContentsContents: Preface and acknowledgements xii 1 Introduction to the European Union and Brexit 1 John Erik Fossum and Christopher Lord PART I THE UK AND BREXIT 2 Why did the UK leave the EU? The state of the science of explaining Brexit 26 James Dennison 3 The Brexit referendum 42 Julie Smith 4 Parties 56 Andrew Glencross and Monika Brusenbauch Meislová 5 Brexit and the nations 70 Michael Keating 6 Brexit and economic ideas 85 Craig Parsons 7 Brexit and Europe’s political economy 104 Amy Verdun PART II BREXIT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS 8 The making of Brexit: legal aspects of the 2016–20 negotiations 121 Jean-Claude Piris 9 The European Council and Brexit: from accommodating an ‘awkward partner’ towards managing a conflictual relationship? 162 Birgit Bujard and Wolfgang Wessels 10 The European Parliament and Brexit 178 Christopher Lord 11 The European Commission and the Brexit negotiations 192 Hussein Kassim 12 EU agencies and Brexit: assessing the implications of Brexit for EU agencies 216 Michael Kaeding 13 Brexit: the sub-national dimensions from the vantage point of the European Committee of the Regions 232 Justus Schönlau PART III MEMBER STATES AND BREXIT 14 Ireland and Brexit 250 Brigid Laffan 15 Germany and Brexit 264 Uwe Puetter 16 France and Brexit 279 Helen Drake 17 De-Europeanization of Eastern peripheries or testing the limits of differentiation: Poland in the post-Brexit European Union 296 Rafał Riedel 18 Regional cooperation in the EU in the shadow of Brexit 309 Ian Cooper and Federico Fabbrini PART IV BREXIT AND AFFILIATED NON-MEMBERS IN EUROPE 19 The pattern of affiliations between the EU and its neighbours: Normative, Market and Governance Power Europe 328 Sieglinde Gstöhl 20 The Swiss model in the context of Brexit: from ‘side-street’ to ‘dead-end’? 345 Sandra Lavenex and Alexandre Veuthey 21 The Norway Model and the UK post-Brexit 362 John Erik Fossum 22 Liechtenstein and its relations with the EU 384 Christian Frommelt PART V BREXIT BEYOND EUROPE 23 The 2020 EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement as a Canada style agreement 401 Nanette Neuwahl 24 The impact of Brexit on EU-US political relations and NATO 422 Roy H. Ginsberg 25 Post-Brexit opportunities: what exactly does Australia offer the EU and the UK? 438 Russell Solomon 26 China views Brexit: the impacts of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union in Chinese eyes 456 Biao Zhang and Shaohua Yan PART VI BREXIT AND QUESTIONS OF LEGITIMACY 27 Brexit and political legitimacy 471 Albert Weale 28 Political constitutionalism and referendums: the case of Brexit 486 Richard Bellamy 29 Exceptionally exceptional? A postscript on Brexit in the guise of a conclusion 504 Kalypso Nicolaïdis, with comments by Albert Weale, Christopher Lord and John Erik Fossum Index 518

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Book SynopsisHow do regulatory structures evolve in EU financial governance? Incorporating insights from a variety of disciplines, Governing Finance in Europe provides a comprehensive framework to investigate the dynamics leading to centralisation, decentralisation and fragmentation in EU financial regulation. Offering a comprehensive and generalizable theoretical account of regulatory centralisation, this book combines theoretical approaches from political science, law, sociology and economics to trace centralisation in EU financial governance. Contributors build on a rich political science and legal literature and offer empirical analyses of major EU legislative packages in financial regulation, including the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) and Capital Markets Union (CMU). This book systematically identifies and examines the forces and counter-forces on regulatory centralisation. It also offers conjectures as to who benefits from the regulation and how decision-makers are held politically and legally accountable. Featuring contributions from internationally renowned scholars, this book is key reading for academics working in finance and financial policies, particularly those investigating European politics, regulation and regional integration. It will also be of interest to practitioners and policymakers, as chapters provide unique insights into the real-world implications of financial regulation. Contributors include: F. Bulfone, J. Ganderson, A. Héritier, J. Karremans, H. Marjosola, M.G. Schoeller, A. Smolenska, M. StrandTrade Review'To what extent do we see a centralisation of rule-making on finance at the European Union level? This edited book of six chapters, and a substantial introduction and conclusion offers an intelligently organised, concise and well-argued answer to this question. In doing so, this collection makes an important contribution to the small but growing literature on European financial market integration. The editors bring together insightful analyses of the main institutional, political, economic and technological factors shaping European Union legislation on finance. The chapters examine how European legislation relates to international agreements, transatlantic coordination with the United States, the relationship between public and private regulation and the impact of technological innovation on regulatory structure. Without exception, the authors provide excellent analyses based on a good range of empirical evidence. Through a number of hypotheses, the editors clarify strong lines of argumentation on rule-making centralisation that are tested in the chapters of the book and are critically considered in Professor Héritier's superbly written conclusion.' --David Howarth, University of Luxembourg'Governing Finance in Europe: A Centralisation of Rulemaking? tackles in a sophisticated and comprehensive way key issues in the governance of finance - why the centralisation, decentralisation or fragmentation of rulemaking occur and with what effects. In a truly interdisciplinary fashion, this edited volume masterfully brings together the perspectives of political scientists, law scholars, economists, and sociologists.' --Lucia Quaglia, University of Bologna, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: 1 Governing Finance in Europe: A Centralisation of Rule-making? Adrienne Héritier and Magnus G. Schoeller VERTICAL RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE: EUROPEAN LEGISLATION IN THE CONTEXT OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS 2 MiFID II between European rule-making and national market surveillance: The case of high-frequency-trading Johannes Karremans and Magnus G. Schoeller 3 The internal and external centralisation of Capital Markets Union regulatory structures: the case of Central Counterparties Fabio Bulfone and Agnieszka Smolenska 4 The choice of instrument in EU legislation: Mapping the system of governance under MiFID II and MiFIR Magnus Strand HORIZONTAL INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: RIVAL FINANCIAL REGULATORY POWERS 5 Sharing global regulatory space: transatlantic coordination of the G20 OTC derivatives reforms Heikki Marjosola HYBRID GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE: PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REGULATION 6 The emergence of transnational hybrid governance: how private risks trigger public intervention Johannes Karremans and Adrienne Héritier TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION PERSPECTIVE 7 The impacts of technological innovation on regulatory structure: Fintech in post-crisis Europe Agnieszka Smolenska, Joseph Ganderson and Adrienne Héritier 8 Governing Finance in Europe: Discussion and Conclusion Adrienne Héritier Index

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Book SynopsisThe Development of the EU as a Sea-Policy Actor explores the marine and maritime policies of the European Union (EU), including fisheries, maritime transport, marine environment and maritime safety policies. These policies have made the EU an important sea-policy actor internally and externally. The author places the EU's sea-related policies in a historical context and discusses the explanatory power of various political science theories, international relations and regional integration theories in particular. What emerges clearly is that no one theory can explain the observed developments, but that we need to combine theories to get a fuller understanding and explanation of what is also referred to as the Blue Europe. Entrepreneurship and small business management educators, researchers, scholars, university administrators and mentors and advisors to entrepreneurs will glean the latest insights, programming overviews, best practices and contemporary perspectives that have real applications in these fields.Trade Review'Finn Laursen provides a masterly comprehensive narrative and analysis of how the European Union has emerged as a sea-policy actor, in part in response to external events and in part through the evolution of its membership structures and efforts at enhancing internal integration with external projections. Laursen uses a blend of international relations theories to help explain and demystify the complex structures and processes underlying the blue Europe. This is an eminently readable book of value to specialist and general readers alike.' --Aldo Chircop, Dalhousie University, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: On The Law Of The Sea And European Integration 2. Analytical Considerations: On Theory And Concepts 3. The ‘Constitutional’ Basis Of The ‘Blue Europe’: Treaty-Based Sea-Related Competences And Policy-Making Procedures 4. The European Economic Community (EEC) and UNCLOS III: Competences, The Community Clause And Ratification 5. Initiation Of The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP): Equal Access, Derogations And The 200-Mile Zone Decision 6. The Conservation And Management Policy Of The CFP: TACS, Quotas And Sustainability 7. The Common Maritime Transport Policy (CMTP): Initiation And Development 8. Development Of Marine Environmental And Maritime Safety Policies 9. Maritime Security And Defence Policy And Maritime Border Control Policies: Initiation And Developments 10. The EU As An International Sea-Policy Actor 11. Implementation And Enforcement Of The EU’s Marine And Maritime Policies 12. Explanations And Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book sets out a shrewd and comprehensive policy programme, for both 'microeconomic' supply-side settings of tax and regulatory systems, and 'macroeconomic' policies for fiscal and monetary policies to regulate demand and support the supply-side growth agenda. Explaining the numerous benefits of free trade after Britain's exit from the EU, and challenging the anti-Brexit argument, Patrick Minford builds on his extensive research into economic modelling to quantify the effects of Brexit and propose policies for the aftermath. Laying out an agenda for replacing social interventionist EU regulation with a robust free market framework, Minford proposes a radical tax reform programme to broaden the tax base and flatten marginal rates. This incisive book looks to the future of the UK beyond Brexit, addressing the effects of coronavirus and proposing an avenue of policies for recovery.Featuring key empirical analysis and insightful arguments, this book will be crucial reading for economists and policymakers investigating and overseeing the future of UK economic policy. It will also benefit scholars of economics and political economy, particularly those interested in tax reform programmes.Trade Review'Brexit offers the UK the opportunity to shake off the shackles of its EU past and rejuvenate its economy. In this book, Patrick Minford and David Meenagh set out the reforms needed - deregulation, free trade, and fiscal and monetary reform - to make Brexit a success. More markets, less government. UK policymakers should adopt After Brexit, What Next? as their canonical text.' -- Kevin Dowd, Durham University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction and summary PART I RESTORING BRITAIN’S COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH FREE TRADE AND REFORMS OF THE TAX AND REGULATORY SYSTEM 2. The trade effects of Brexit on the UK economy 3. The costs of EU regulation 4. An agenda for tax reform PART II SUPPORTING BRITAIN’S ECONOMY THROUGH FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICY 5. Fiscal and monetary policy for the post-Brexit world 6. Reforming monetary policy for a normal future 7. Fiscal rules and the new fiscal programme 8. Public spending within the new fiscal programme 9. Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book sets out a shrewd and comprehensive policy programme, for both 'microeconomic' supply-side settings of tax and regulatory systems, and 'macroeconomic' policies for fiscal and monetary policies to regulate demand and support the supply-side growth agenda. Explaining the numerous benefits of free trade after Britain's exit from the EU, and challenging the anti-Brexit argument, Patrick Minford builds on his extensive research into economic modelling to quantify the effects of Brexit and propose policies for the aftermath. Laying out an agenda for replacing social interventionist EU regulation with a robust free market framework, Minford proposes a radical tax reform programme to broaden the tax base and flatten marginal rates. This incisive book looks to the future of the UK beyond Brexit, addressing the effects of coronavirus and proposing an avenue of policies for recovery.Featuring key empirical analysis and insightful arguments, this book will be crucial reading for economists and policymakers investigating and overseeing the future of UK economic policy. It will also benefit scholars of economics and political economy, particularly those interested in tax reform programmes.Trade Review'Brexit offers the UK the opportunity to shake off the shackles of its EU past and rejuvenate its economy. In this book, Patrick Minford and David Meenagh set out the reforms needed - deregulation, free trade, and fiscal and monetary reform - to make Brexit a success. More markets, less government. UK policymakers should adopt After Brexit, What Next? as their canonical text.' -- Kevin Dowd, Durham University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction and summary PART I RESTORING BRITAIN’S COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH FREE TRADE AND REFORMS OF THE TAX AND REGULATORY SYSTEM 2. The trade effects of Brexit on the UK economy 3. The costs of EU regulation 4. An agenda for tax reform PART II SUPPORTING BRITAIN’S ECONOMY THROUGH FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICY 5. Fiscal and monetary policy for the post-Brexit world 6. Reforming monetary policy for a normal future 7. Fiscal rules and the new fiscal programme 8. Public spending within the new fiscal programme 9. Conclusions Index

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Book SynopsisDiscussing the ongoing and future challenges of EU Cohesion Policy, this book critically addresses the economic, social and territorial challenges at the heart of the EU‘s policy. It identifies the multifaceted and dynamic nature of the policy as well as the interlinkage with other policies and considers unresolved questions of strategic importance in territorial governance, urban and regional inequalities, and social aspects and well-being.Interdisciplinary perspectives offer well-founded historical views, conceptual thoughts, policy insights and empirical analyses of EU Cohesion Policy, exploring under-represented territorial and spatial perspectives. Fostering a long term, visionary debate, the book looks into the controversial aspects of the policy. It concludes with a rich synthesis of the debate, emphasising three key concerns: disintegration as an alternative to the eroding idea of greater European integration; the discontent of cities and regions due to widening inequalities; and the discretion of member states which prevents the EU from engaging more deeply with social issues.With commentaries on each of the key areas provided by top scholars, this book will be an invigorating read for EU policy makers keen to gain a more critical understanding of key issues around territorial, social and economic cohesion. It will also be an insightful read for economic geography, spatial planning, political science, international relations, European studies and social science scholars in general.Trade Review‘The EU continues to lead the world in initiatives to promote cohesion, reduce socio-economic disparities between core and periphery, promote the Paris agreement, and advance sustainable development agendas through deliberate, evidence-based governance processes. This volume helps to make sense of the sometimes bewildering stream of new policies, debates, and achievements, while paying close attention to growing challenges of ‘disintegration, discontent, and discretion‘ that threaten progress. This fascinating and unflinching analysis of EU cohesion policies deserves a wide readership.‘Table of ContentsContents: Preface xix 1 EU Cohesion Policy and European spatial governance: an introduction to territorial, economic and social challenges 1 Franziska Sielker, Daniel Rauhut and Alois Humer 2 EU Cohesion Policy: the past, the present and the future 17 Philip McCann and Raquel Ortega-Argilés PART A TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE 3 Territorial governance aspects in the EU’s Cohesion Policy: an introduction 27 Alois Humer and Daniel Rauhut 4 Spatial framing within EU Cohesion Policy and spatial planning: towards functional and soft spaces, yet on different paths 31 Eva Purkarthofer and Peter Schmitt 5 Cohesion Policy as a driver of Europeanisation: a comparative analysis 48 Giancarlo Cotella and Marcin Dąbrowski 6 Territorial cohesion and the sea: experiences from European maritime spatial planning 66 John Moodie, Franziska Sielker and David Goldsborough 7 Urban Policy in European Cohesion Policy 83 Karsten Zimmermann and Rob Atkinson 8 European (dis)integration: implications for the EUropean Cohesion Policy 98 Estelle Evrard and Tobias Chilla 9 Commentary: complex EU cohesion and ‘integration mark 2’ 115 Andreas Faludi PART B URBAN AND REGIONAL INEQUALITIES 10 Urban and regional inequality aspects of the EU’s Cohesion Policy: an introduction 124 Franziska Sielker and Alois Humer 11 Territorial cohesion, polycentrism and regional disparities: revisiting an unsolved debate 127 Evert Meijers and Krister Sandberg 12 Can the EU Cohesion Policy fight peripheralization? 142 Júlia A. Nagy and József Benedek 13 Does Cohesion Policy affect territorial inequalities and regional development? 156 Lionel Védrine and Julie Le Gallo 14 Smart specialisation, peripheries and the EU Cohesion Policy 171 Cristina Serbanica 15 What regions benefit from the post-2009-crisis Cohesion Policy? Evidence from a Territorial Cohesion Development Index 185 Daniel Rauhut and Nuno Marques da Costa 16 Commentary: urban and regional inequalities and the architecture of EU Cohesion Policy 199 Tomasz Komornicki PART C SOCIAL ASPECTS AND WELLBEING 17 Social aspects in the EU’s Cohesion Policy: an introduction 208 Daniel Rauhut and Franziska Sielker 18 EU Cohesion Policy: towards grounded cities and regions 216 Yvonne Franz and Alois Humer 19 Mobility in the Danube Region: the role of transnational cooperation in addressing challenges of migration 230 Elisabeth Gruber and Ádám Németh 20 Between markets and social rights: confused EU housing policies 244 Iván Tosics and Simone Tulumello 21 Commentary: social issues and wellbeing in the EU – challenges for Cohesion Policy 260 Eduarda Marques da Costa PART D CONCLUDING REMARKS 22 Unsettled questions of disintegration, discontent and discretion 272 Alois Humer, Daniel Rauhut and Franziska Sielker Afterword: territorial cohesion, a never-ending academic challenge? 276 Klaus R. Kunzmann Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do we teach EU politics? What should EU politics students learn? What are the practical approaches and techniques to teaching EU politics? In response to these questions, Teaching European Union Politics analyses the interdisciplinary nature of teaching this broad subject and reflects on a wide range of educational approaches. It both advances the pedagogy and practice of teaching EU politics, and provides practical support for those looking to adopt innovative and learner-oriented techniques.Bringing together contributions from a number of leading experts from across Europe, this book’s comprehensive chapters focus on topics including comparative politics, international relations, history, law, policy and economics. In assessing diverse teaching techniques, such as problem-based learning, games, simulations, and study visits, it invites teachers to rise to the challenge of bringing critical perspectives into the classroom. The book asks teachers to consider how they should (re)shape their teaching practice to better equip students with a range of skills and knowledge for today's turbulent world.Providing detailed support for course development, this progressive book will prove essential for teachers and academics in European politics and policy, European studies, public policy, and international relations.Trade Review‘This essential book brings together everything I appreciate in a volume on teaching politics: diverse, interdisciplinary voices; an emphasis on active learning in all its forms; and an approach that considers not only changes in the subject itself, but how that subject—in this case, the EU’s pathway in integration and policy—itself affects both teachers and students.’ -- Amanda Rosen, Co-founder, Active Learning in Political Science Blog‘The ambition of this collection is more than matched by its achievement. Bringing together leading scholars in European Studies both to reflect on this dynamic field and to guide the way in engaging learning for students, it highlights the rich community of practice from which we can all learn.’ -- Simon Usherwood, Open University, UKTable of ContentsContents: PART I SETTING THE SCENE 1 Introduction: teaching and learning European politics in a time of crisis 2 Christopher Huggins and Viviane Gravey 2 A field in crisis? 14 Viviane Gravey PART II DISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES 3 Mapping a discipline: interdisciplinarity and the core of European Studies 35 Patrick Bijsmans and Johan Adriaensen 4 Teaching the European Union from a comparative politics perspective 51 Mads Dagnis Jensen 5 Teaching international relations 63 Hanna L. Mühlenhoff 6 Teaching European Union public policy 76 Nicholas Wright 7 Teaching European Union law 93 Claudina Richards 8 Teaching European Union politics: the perspective of history 106 Carine Sophie Germond and Lise Rye 9 Integrating economics into the teaching of European Union politics 123 Robert Ackrill 10 Towards a ‘critical-pluralist’ approach to teaching the European Union 139 Owen Parker PART III ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACHES IN TEACHING EUROPEAN UNION POLITICS 11 Teaching European Union politics with technology 154 Alexandra Mihai 12 Active learning in European studies: the benefits and challenges of problem-based learning 168 Patrick Bijsmans 13 Simulations: the affordances and challenges of an immersive teaching tool 182 Karen Heard-Lauréote and Mark Field 14 Field trips and experiential learning in European Union politics 197 Christopher Huggins 15 University law clinics in practice: aims and implementation 212 Eleanor Scarlett 16 Analysing public policy in the classroom 228 Viviane Gravey 17 Teaching European Union politics beyond higher education: the case of primary school education through My Big Friendly Guide to the European Union 242 Emmanuelle Schön-Quinlivan PART IV CONCLUSIONS 18 Conclusions on teaching European Union politics 255 Viviane Gravey and Christopher Huggins Index

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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking book examines the state of the European Monetary Union (EMU) and its shortcomings in terms of social rights protection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the Euro crisis. Providing a critical analysis of the basic tenets of European economic governance, it highlights current challenges for a Social Europe and proposes new avenues for tackling these issues.Focusing on the existing mechanisms of social rights protection in the EU, chapters explore the imbalance between economic and social goals within the EMU, discussing how to strengthen the building blocks of Social Europe in order to address this. The book also investigates the challenges for the adjudication of social rights before European and domestic courts, and considers alternative models of judicial review that offer better protection in the context of crisis.Scholars and students of EU law, constitutional law, and public international law will find this book a crucial read, in particular those with an interest in law and economics. It will also be useful for EU law practitioners working in social rights.Trade Review‘This valuable book comes at a key time: as the EU and its member states wrestle with the mid to long-term social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The contributions engage effectively with the post-financial crisis EMU as a challenge for social rights enjoyment, while clearly locating that challenge in the historic marginalisation of social rights in EU governance. This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned about existing and potential mechanisms of social rights protection in the EU.’ -- Aoife Nolan, University of Nottingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Social Rights and the European Monetary Union 1 Maribel González Pascual and Aida Torres Pérez PART I THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOCIAL RIGHTS’ PROTECTION IN THE EU 1 The dimensions of the principle of solidarity in the European Union 7 Karl-Peter Sommermann 2 Social rights protection in the EU: unlocking the social content of the EU Charter 25 Maribel González Pascual PART II THE EMU AS A CHALLENGE FOR SOCIAL RIGHTS 3 The emergence of the new over-riding objective of financial stability 51 Klaus Tuori and Fernando Losada 4 Social rights and the disintegration of (and through) law in the Economic and Monetary Union: taking stock and looking forward 71 Francesco Costamagna and Filippo Croci 5 Towards a meaningful integration of fundamental (social) rights in EMU governance 97 Paul Dermine 6 The human rights puzzle of the euro-crisis: why massive breaches of human rights but none of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights? 121 Claire Kilpatrick PART III THE ROLE OF COURTS WITHIN THE EMU 7 The CJEU as guardian of social rights? The legacy of the European financial crisis 143 Anastasia Poulou 8 The justiciability of ‘social rights’: evidence from crisis-ridden Greece 162 Lina Papadopoulou and Nada Bodiroga-Vukobrat in memoriam 9 The uncertain structure of process-based proportionality review in the EU: looking back at the debate on the CJEU’s Weiss ruling and the German Federal Constitutional Court’s PSPP ruling 187 Oliver Gerstenberg 10 Adjudication of socioeconomic rights by the CJEU: towards a new form of judicial review? 205 Aida Torres Pérez Index

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Book SynopsisThis enlightening new book unpacks the ascendancy of the European Union as a distinct actor in the field of international sanctions. Offering an innovative model of actorness, Kevin Urbanski establishes a coherent bridge between debates on actorness and mainstream theories of international institutions and European integration. Inspired by James S. Coleman's idea of corporate agency, Urbanski addresses the conceptual gap in scholarship by outlining a deductive, integrative and explanatory model of actorness, arguing that actorness constitutes a distinct mode of collective agency that can be modelled along the lines of corporate action. Urbanski's model of actorness explains the emergence of EU actorness and sheds light on the timing and reasoning behind this for the most commonly used European sanction instruments. Presenting an original and theoretically grounded approach to the problem of actorness, this book will be of critical use to scholars grappling with this problem, especially those working in the field of EU politics. Scholars of international sanctions and EU law, as well as practitioners working in these fields, will also benefit from Urbanski's comprehensive overview of EU restrictive measures and his unique approach to actorness.Trade Review'Urbanski's work makes an important contribution to the study of EU foreign policy by rigouroulsy defining and operationalising the notion of actorness - a concept that had remained surprisingly vague in the literature. In addition, it constitutes one of the most serious and original studies of EU sanctions policy, recognising nuances in EU actorness across different sanction types.' --Clara Portela, University of Valencia, Spain'This book is a path-breaking study of the origins of EU action capability in the field of international sanctions. Urbanski carefully conceptualizes the EU as an actor in its own right and shows that the EU frequently gains foreign policy action capability not from intentional efforts of its member states to join forces and speak with a single voice, but from spill-overs of internal policies.' --Thomas Gehring, University of Bamberg, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: Actorness and EU Sanctions 2. Towards a Theory of Emerging Actorness 3. Trade Restrictions 4. Arms Embargoes and Dual-Use Sanctions 5. Travel Bans and Asset Freezes 6. Negative Conditionality 7. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisAddressing the growing economic, political, and cultural presence of Asian states in the Arctic region, this timely book looks at how that presence is being evaluated and engaged with by Arctic states and their northern communities. A diverse range of authors addresses the question that underpins so much of this interest in Asian engagement with the northern latitudes: what do Asian countries want to gain from the Arctic? Although China, Japan, India, Singapore and South Korea were only accepted as formal observers to the Arctic Council in 2013, this book outlines a longer history of Asian-Arctic engagement that spans centuries. It highlights how this role as observer generates new challenges, dangers and opportunities for Arctic states and their northern communities. Climate change, energy and other resources such as fish, global geopolitical change and northern autonomy are shown to all play a part in mediating how Asian states are observed and evaluated in the Arctic Council and beyond. Students of Asian and Arctic studies will find the exploration of the roots of religion, culture and trade in the long-standing Asian interest in the Arctic to be compelling. This will also be a beneficial read particularly for scholars in geopolitics, international relations and political science as it shows how an intergovernmental forum can have global, national and local impacts. Contributors include: M.M. Bennett, S. Chaturvedi, K. Dodds, N. Filimonova, N. Hong, S. Knecht, N. Liu, I.A. Medby, Y.-K. Park, U. Sinha, C.Y. WoonTrade Review'What is the role of the global Arctic narrative? Why do Asian states strongly request to join the Arctic Council but are not active in the working groups? This book provides insightful observations on similar important questions, exploring the wider role of Asian states in the Arctic.' --Ping Su, International Arctic Science Committee'Focusing on critical geopolitics and drawing upon case studies from China to India, and from Indigenous Peoples to the Arctic Council, this is an important contribution to the growing body of academic studies focused on Asia in the Arctic. The authors revealed how geographical imaginaries, geopolitical dynamics and regimes of governance meet. Highly recommended for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play in the Arctic, or in the politics of peripheries and frontiers.' --Aki Tonami, University of Tsukuba, Japan'The increased accessibility of the Arctic as the world's climate warms and sea-ice retreats for a larger portion of the year has made the region something of a hotspot for global geopolitics. This original and lively collection is devoted to how and why Asian states, traditionally not important actors in Arctic affairs, have become focused on and involved in the region. Given the ongoing shift in the world's center of economic gravity towards Asia this is a necessary read for anyone who wants to understand the world of tomorrow.' --John Agnew, UCLA, US and author of Globalization and Sovereignty (2018)Table of ContentsContents: Chapter 1: Introduction: The Arctic Council, ‘Asian States’ and the ‘Global Arctic Klaus Dodds and Chih Yuan Woon Section I- Institutional and Geopolitical Context: The Arctic Council, Arctic States, Permanent Participants, Observers Chapter 2: The Arctic Council, Asian Observers and the Role of ‘Shadow Networks’ in the Science-Policy Interface Sebastian Knecht Chapter 3: Scale-Jumping in the Arctic Council: Indigenous Permanent Participants and Asian Observer States Mia M. Bennett Chapter 4: The Asian Factor in ‘Arctic Connectivity’: Ecology, Geopolitics and the Social Sanjay Chaturvedi Section II- Asia and the Arctic and Arctic States in Asia Chapter 5: The Arctic Policy of China: An Analysis of Russian Academic Discussions Nadezhda Filimonova Chapter 6: Observed as Arctic: Norwegian and Icelandic Arctic State Identities and the Asian ‘Other’ Ingrid A. Medby Chapter 7: Going Beyond the ‘Original Inter-Arctic States’: China Acting in the Arctic and Observing the Arctic Council Nong Hong Chapter 8: Boosting South Korea in a Changing Arctic Council: Achievements and Challenges Young-Kil Park Chapter 9: India in the Arctic: Civilization Connect and Contemporary Policy Uttam Sinha Chapter 10: The Fear of By-Pass: The Flexible Diplomacy of Jacking-up and Stretching out Singapore’s Arctic Connections Chih Yuan Woon and Klaus Dodds Chapter 11: Afterword Nengye Liu Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book explores the current state of EU-Africa relations from a multidisciplinary perspective, placing emphasis on recent developments in five areas that are crucial for EU-Africa relations: development cooperation, trade, migration, security and democratization. It considers how Africa’s dependence on the EU has decreased due to the declining importance of development cooperation, and increasing cooperation with emerging powers, notably the BRIC nations.The book asks two key questions in relation to these areas: first, whether the EU effectively pursues a forward-looking strategy suggested in the official discourse or is following a strategy that still reflects asymmetrical postcolonial relations; and second, whether Africa will be able to push for a more balanced relationship with Europe by using the leverage provided by emerging powers. To answer these questions, expert contributors explore the impact of African migration on the domestic policy of EU member states, security and conflict resolution in Africa, EU trade policy and African economic development, and how local dynamics and international pressures affect democratisation in Africa.Offering new directions of research on EU-Africa relations, this book will be critical reading for scholars and students of international relations, European policy and international politics. It will also be a useful resource for policy makers, activists and civil society groups interested in EU-Africa cooperation.Trade Review‘A remarkable analysis of the contradictions between the European political ambitions to be a global player in Africa and the unwillingness of the member states to develop a common African policy. The result is the huge gap between the original ambitions of Euro-African strategy and its concrete achievements, especially after the turmoil produced by the failure of the Arab Spring and the collapse of the Gaddafi regime. The ideal empty space for the increasing influence of China, now the only player at Continental level.’Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: Revisiting EU-Africa relations in a changing world 1 Valeria Fargion and Mamoudou Gazibo PART I SECURITY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN AFRICA 1 Managing African conflicts: using CSDP missions to cope with terrorism and organized crime 24 Daniela Irrera 2 The European Union and conflict prevention in Africa: partnering with civil society to build sustainable peace 37 Lorenzo Angelini 3 African Union reform project: implications and challenges for EU partnership towards ending conflicts in Africa 51 Reuben J. B. Lewis PART II THE MIGRATORY CONUNDRUM 4 Africa-EU migration in perspective 67 Gustavo De Santis 5 Drivers of migration from Africa 78 Alessandra Venturini and Andrea Goldstein 6 African migration and EU immigration policies 91 Ioannis Papageorgiou 7 Europe-Africa unequal pacts: the case of West African migration 105 Rahmane Idrissa 8 From containment to policy coherence: reframing European migration policy with Africa 117 Andrea Stocchiero PART III EU TRADE POLICY AND AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9 EU-Africa trade and investment relations: towards greater convergence? 132 San Bilal, Bernard Hoekman and Dominique Njinkeu 10 The African Continental Free Trade Agreement and its implications for Africa-EU trade relations 146 John Akokpari 11 UK trade with Africa after Brexit 160 Giorgia Giovannetti, Enrico Marvasi and Filippo Santi PART IV EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AT A CROSSROAD 12 From complementing to copying its member states: assessing the EU’s development cooperation with Africa 177 Niels Keijzer 13 Three interwoven actors, readjusting positions: EU-Africa relations and the post-Cotonou partnership 192 Maurizio Carbone 14 EU development cooperation with Africa: forgetting about health? 205 Valeria Fargion and Marco Mayer PART V DEMOCRATIZATION IN AFRICA BETWEEN LOCAL DYNAMICS AND INTERNATIONAL PRESSURES 15 Democracy in sub-Saharan Africa: historical legacies, international pressures and new political challenges 223 Arrigo Pallotti and Corrado Tornimbeni 16 Does EBA improve good governance in sub-Saharan Africa? 239 Thilo Bodenstein 17 Is democracy declining in Africa and what role for China? 251 Mamoudou Gazibo PART VI CONCLUSION 18 EU and Africa: reflecting on the European global strategy and EU neighbourhood policy 267 Pasquale Ferrara Index

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Book SynopsisEconomic Policy in the European Union analyses the key issues confronting Europe as we enter the 21st century. It focuses mainly on the transition problems linked with the creation of European Monetary Union as well as more specific issues such as social, labour, environmental and science and technology policy.It addresses major questions, including: is it true that the disappearance of exchange risks will benefit trade and growth? can the EMU function if integration is not speeded up in other areas? will the EMU enhance internal cohesion? is the creation of a single currency a popularly accepted idea in the member states? The authors also examine some more specific issues including European Work Councils, the possibility of coordinated environmental policy within the European Union, employment rights and technological collaboration.This topical book will be welcomed by those scholars, students and policymakers interested in some of the most important issues currently faced by Europe.Trade Review'This book is a very good consideration of the uncertainties and difficulties involved in the intervention of EU institutions in Europe.' -- Dominique Redor, ECSA ReviewTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction and Outline Part I: General Policy Issues of the Single Market, the EMU and Beyond 2. Exchange Rate Variability, International Trade and the Single Currency Debate 3. EMU and the Need of Further Economic Integration 4. EMU and the Cohesion Process 5. The European Union and Regional Convergence in Spain 6. Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and the Psychological Perspective on European Countries Awaiting the Euro 7. Towards a Monetary Model for the Euro/USD Exchange Rate 8. Historical Lessons from Trade Flows During the Benelux and EEC Periods Part II: Public Policy Issues 9. The Impact of the RTD Policy of the EU on Technological Collaboration 10. European Works Councils 11. Flexible Labour Markets and Employment Rights in the EU 12. The International Co-ordination of Environmental Policy from an EU Perspective 13. Services of General Interest Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition covers each of the current issues concerning the development of the EU - for example, enlargement, EMU, security and defence policy, the Treaty of Nice, the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and relations with countries outside Europe. Jargon-free and accessible, this substantial textbook opens with an introduction to the historical and theoretical perspectives on European integration. The book then examines the EUs institutional machinery and policy processes. The final section provides a wide-ranging review of the main EU policies, seeking to enhance understanding of the main issues and controversies surrounding development of the EU.Intended for students undertaking courses in European integration and as a supplementary book for other courses, this textbook is useful for anyone seeking a concise yet authoritative introduction to the institutions and policies of the EU. Robert Jones has drawn on his wide teaching experience to produce a text which students will find both accessible and stimulating.Trade Review'Robert Jones' teaching experience. . . is reflected in this book which offers undergraduate students a concise yet accessible introduction to the European Union.' -- European AccessAcclaim for the first edition:'Jones has provided us with a clear and detailed book that represents an excellent first choice for those wishing to learn about and understand integration.' -- Political Geography'Jones manages to get a great deal into his 300 pages. . . The writing style is clear and concise, and complex questions like neofunctionalism and intergovernmentalism are rescued from the tortuous overtheorizing so often found in the field and presented simply as competing explanations. . . for a concise overview of the field, this book can be recommended highly.' -- Journal of European Integration/Revue d'integration Europeenne'This is an excellent basic introduction to the politics and economics of the European Union.' -- - Dennis Swann, Loughborough University, UK'This extensive and concise textbook is certain to become a staple and valuable reference source - particularly given its well organised bibliographical section - for students of European integration and those wishing to gain a detailed insight into the complexities of the present-day EU.' -- Adrian Reilly, Local Government Studies'Written in a direct accessible style, the book aims to provide students with an up-to-date introductory text to the European Union.' -- European AccessAcclaim for the second edition:'This is a superb and comprehensive textbook on the EU, an ideal introduction. It is a huge improvement on the first edition, which was already an outstanding text. Congratulations to Robert Jones and the publisher.' -- Simon Sweeney, York St John College, UKTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Perspectives on the European Union’s Development 1. The Origins and Development of the European Union 2. Theoretical Perspectives 3. The Treaty on European Union 4. The Treaties of Amsterdam and Nice Part II: Institutions, Policy Processes and the Budget 5. Institutions and Policy Processes 6. The Budget Part III: The Policies of the European Union 7. The Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies 8. Regional Policy 9. Social Policy 10. Strategies for Economic Regeneration: From the Single Market to ‘e-Europe’ 11. Economic and Monetary Union 12. Competition, Industrial and Research and Technological Development Policies 13. Trans-European Networks 14. Environmental Policy 15. A ‘People’s Europe’ 16. Justice and Home Affairs Policy 17. The EU in the Global Economy 18. Development Policy 19. The Common Foreign and Security Policy 20. The Enlargement of the EU Bibliography and Internet Sources Index

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Book SynopsisThe Political Economy of Integration in the European Union has gained a well-deserved reputation as the key textbook in the area of European studies, economics and politics. This new and fully revised edition comprehensively surveys recent changes - such as the deepening and widening of European integration through eastward expansion and the Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties - whilst continuing to offer a thorough overview of integration.The core material has been revised to ensure the best possible grounding in the political economy of the EU. Jeffrey Harrop presents an accessible account of European integration, including: 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 an in-depth discussion of EU enlargement, including the proposed integration of Central and East European countries an assessment of energy, transport and environment policies an overall view of the progress and possible future of the European Union. The book has been widely adopted for both specialist courses in economics as well as interdisciplinary courses in European studies. Teachers who are already using the book or who would like to consider it are invited to send for a 60-day examination copy of the third edition.Trade Review'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, ChoiceAcclaim 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, EconomicsTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the Third Edition Introduction 1. Organizational Stepping Stones 2. The Structure and Operation of EU Institutions 3. Free Trade, the Customs Union and Internal Market 4. Agriculture and Fisheries 5. Industrial and Technological Policies 6. Energy, Transport and Environmental Policy 7. Regional and Social Problems and Policies 8. Monetary Integration 9. Fiscal Policy: Taxation and the EU Budget 10. World-wide Trading Links 11. Enlargement and Integration 12. Prospect and Retrospect Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe Asia-Pacific Rim is still potentially one of the most dynamic areas of the global economy, and the European Union (EU) is the world's most prosperous market. The development of relations between the EU and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is vitally important for the future economic evolution of both regions. This book traces the relationship between the EU and ASEAN, considering the current and future position of trade relations.After discussing international commerce and trade at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the authors explore regionalism in the global economy and the establishment of regional trade organizations, in particular the EU and ASEAN. They then contrast the direct organization-to-organization approach which has characterized EU-ASEAN relations with that of APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation). The book concludes with a substantial discussion of the institutional and policy changes that the EU and ASEAN need to enhance their future trading relationship. In addition, the authors offer insights from the EU-ASEAN experience for relations among other regional trade organizations.Regional Trading Blocs in the Global Economy will be welcomed by scholars and students interested in international trade, regional economics, European and Asian studies.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. International Commerce in the Twenty-first Century 2. Regionalism in World Trade 3. The Organizations 4. The European Union and ASEAN 5. Implications of APEC for EU–ASEAN Relations 6. Towards a New Era in EU–ASEAN Relations 7. Insights from the EU–ASEAN Experience for Relations among Regional Trade Organizations References Index

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Book SynopsisThis new edition covers each of the current issues concerning the development of the EU - for example, enlargement, EMU, security and defence policy, the Treaty of Nice, the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and relations with countries outside Europe. Jargon-free and accessible, this substantial textbook opens with an introduction to the historical and theoretical perspectives on European integration. The book then examines the EUs institutional machinery and policy processes. The final section provides a wide-ranging review of the main EU policies, seeking to enhance understanding of the main issues and controversies surrounding development of the EU.Intended for students undertaking courses in European integration and as a supplementary book for other courses, this textbook is useful for anyone seeking a concise yet authoritative introduction to the institutions and policies of the EU. Robert Jones has drawn on his wide teaching experience to produce a text which students will find both accessible and stimulating.Trade Review'Robert Jones' teaching experience. . . is reflected in this book which offers undergraduate students a concise yet accessible introduction to the European Union.' -- European AccessAcclaim for the first edition:'Jones has provided us with a clear and detailed book that represents an excellent first choice for those wishing to learn about and understand integration.' -- Political Geography'Jones manages to get a great deal into his 300 pages. . . The writing style is clear and concise, and complex questions like neofunctionalism and intergovernmentalism are rescued from the tortuous overtheorizing so often found in the field and presented simply as competing explanations. . . for a concise overview of the field, this book can be recommended highly.' -- Journal of European Integration/Revue d'integration Europeenne'This is an excellent basic introduction to the politics and economics of the European Union.' -- - Dennis Swann, Loughborough University, UK'This extensive and concise textbook is certain to become a staple and valuable reference source - particularly given its well organised bibliographical section - for students of European integration and those wishing to gain a detailed insight into the complexities of the present-day EU.' -- Adrian Reilly, Local Government Studies'Written in a direct accessible style, the book aims to provide students with an up-to-date introductory text to the European Union.' -- European AccessAcclaim for the second edition:'This is a superb and comprehensive textbook on the EU, an ideal introduction. It is a huge improvement on the first edition, which was already an outstanding text. Congratulations to Robert Jones and the publisher.' -- Simon Sweeney, York St John College, UKTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Perspectives on the European Union’s Development 1. The Origins and Development of the European Union 2. Theoretical Perspectives 3. The Treaty on European Union 4. The Treaties of Amsterdam and Nice Part II: Institutions, Policy Processes and the Budget 5. Institutions and Policy Processes 6. The Budget Part III: The Policies of the European Union 7. The Common Agricultural and Fisheries Policies 8. Regional Policy 9. Social Policy 10. Strategies for Economic Regeneration: From the Single Market to ‘e-Europe’ 11. Economic and Monetary Union 12. Competition, Industrial and Research and Technological Development Policies 13. Trans-European Networks 14. Environmental Policy 15. A ‘People’s Europe’ 16. Justice and Home Affairs Policy 17. The EU in the Global Economy 18. Development Policy 19. The Common Foreign and Security Policy 20. The Enlargement of the EU Bibliography and Internet Sources Index

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Book SynopsisThe Political Economy of Integration in the European Union has gained a well-deserved reputation as the key textbook in the area of European studies, economics and politics. This new and fully revised edition comprehensively surveys recent changes - such as the deepening and widening of European integration through eastward expansion and the Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaties - whilst continuing to offer a thorough overview of integration.The core material has been revised to ensure the best possible grounding in the political economy of the EU. Jeffrey Harrop presents an accessible account of European integration, including: 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 an in-depth discussion of EU enlargement, including the proposed integration of Central and East European countries an assessment of energy, transport and environment policies an overall view of the progress and possible future of the European Union. The book has been widely adopted for both specialist courses in economics as well as interdisciplinary courses in European studies. Teachers who are already using the book or who would like to consider it are invited to send for a 60-day examination copy of the third edition.Trade Review'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, ChoiceAcclaim 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, EconomicsTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the Third Edition Introduction 1. Organizational Stepping Stones 2. The Structure and Operation of EU Institutions 3. Free Trade, the Customs Union and Internal Market 4. Agriculture and Fisheries 5. Industrial and Technological Policies 6. Energy, Transport and Environmental Policy 7. Regional and Social Problems and Policies 8. Monetary Integration 9. Fiscal Policy: Taxation and the EU Budget 10. World-wide Trading Links 11. Enlargement and Integration 12. Prospect and Retrospect Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis seminal reference tool provides a detailed chronological account of the development of European integration from the fragmentation at the end of the Second World War to the launch of the Euro on 31st December 1998. It offers a descriptive summary of important events, measures, arrangements, conferences and ideas that shaped the progress towards integration.Wim Vanthoor's chronology reveals that the attainment of political unions referred to by Winston Churchill in 1946 as 'The United States of Europe', was on the one hand a controversial point in the struggle for integration while on the other it was always kept in view as the ultimate objective. The author comes to the conclusion that with the creation of the economic and monetary union the efforts to achieve European political unification have reached an interim phase. Previous experience suggests that, in the long run, the European Union needs to be deepened in order to create the supranationality which the founding fathers of the European Community already had in mind when they signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957.This reference work will prove invaluable to students, scholars and professionals interested in the development of the European Union.Trade Review'This reference work should prove invaluable to students, academics and professionals interested in the development of the European Union.' -- European Access'The chronology focuses on conferences, discussions, ideas, and concepts that were major steps toward integration, and it describes major milestones and events. The entries are thorough and well written.' -- P.W. Wilkin, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Chronology 1946–1998 Index

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Book SynopsisA new international standard of national accounts is being implemented worldwide under the auspices of the United Nations. The New National Accounts is an authoritative introduction to this new system and provides a comprehensive explanation, with illustrative data, of the accounts and accounting concepts that all countries will use in the future. The book assumes no previous knowledge of either economics or national accounting. Beginning with an overview of the entire structure of the new system of accounts, both for flow transactions and their derived balancing items and also for stocks of economic assets and liabilities, Dudley Jackson explains the system's main balancing item - gross value added - and its relation to gross domestic product, to final expenditures, to primary incomes and to transfer payments. The book concludes by explaining the accumulation accounts and the resulting 'wealth of the nation' as recorded in the new system's balance sheets.The New National Accounts will be essential reading for both students and practitioners concerned with macroeconomics, economic policy, national accounting and comparative studies of the economic performance of advanced and developing countries.Trade Review'It was a pleasure to read this book and to review it . . . this is a standalone book and an excellent introduction to national accounts . . . I recommend its reading with enthusiasm.' -- Kishori Lal, Economic Systems Research'Readers with a background in the subject will find the topics covered in the volume familiar. Others will find it a good place to begin. All will find thorough coverage of national income accounting with many illustrations using data from the UK and Australia.' -- E.L. Whalen, ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: 1. The Economy and the Sequence of Accounts 2. Gross Value Added and Gross Domestic Product 3. Final Expenditure and Gross Domestic Product 4. Taxes on Products and the Valuation of Gross Domestic Product 5. External Transactions, the Balance of Primary Incomes and Gross National Income 6. General Government, Households and Disposable Income 7. Gross Saving and the Accumulation of Assets Index

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Book SynopsisNature and agriculture both shape the European countryside and one of the main challenges for the years to come will be to strengthen their interaction for the future development of rural areas. In this valuable and highly topical book, the authors demonstrate how economics and ecology can play a critical role in maintaining and sustaining this relationship.The book identifies the dilemmas facing European agriculture and explores their economic and ecological consequences. The authors believe a better understanding of these problems will be crucial in recognising the potential options for the future role of agriculture and nature policy and will guide the identification of suitable policy instruments. They highlight current threats to the relationship between agriculture and nature - such as abandonment and intensification - and demonstrate how these problems can be resolved by a rational policy mix. The book also provides extensive empirical evidence from four case studies and concludes by scrutinising the major changes in market conditions and the Common Agricultural Policy which could upset this important but fragile balance between agriculture and nature.Providing a state-of-the-art overview of current thinking on the relationship between agriculture and nature in the context of EU policy, this book will be welcomed by policymakers and those studying and working in the fields of agricultural and resource economics, geography, and agri-business.Table of ContentsFull Contents: Preface 1. Agriculture and Nature in Conflict? Part I: Methodology 2. Economics and the Interface between Agriculture and Nature 3. Ecology and the Interface between Agriculture and Nature 4. Agri-environmental Policy Development in the European Union 5. Environmental Valuation Methods in Rural Resource Management Part II: Cases on the Interaction between Agriculture and Nature 6. Water Availability in the Mediterranean Region 7. Agricultural Policy and Nature Conservation in the UK 8. The Pivotal Role of the Agricultural Land Market in the Netherlands 9. Broadening the Sectoral Perspective on Agricultural Policy in Greece Part III: Mitigation and Regulation 10. Marketing Public Goods and Externalities Provided by Agriculture and Forestry 11. Co-operative Agreements to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness of Policy Targets 12. Integrated Rural Development Part IV: Outlook 13. Agriculture and Nature: Retrospect and Prospect Index

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Book SynopsisPotential new entrants to the European Union from Central and Eastern European countries face many challenges to achieve financial convergence with the existing EU nations. Using detailed case studies from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland and analysis of cross country data from these regions, Financial and Monetary Integration in the New Europe looks at the key issues for applicant countries as they negotiate the terms of their membership in the European Union.Of major concern to these countries is the financial sector and its implications for economic growth and the conduct of macroeconomic policy. The book examines, in particular, monetary and exchange rate policies, banking regulation and financial market efficiency. The overall impact of building a market driven financial system on economic development is also explored. This volume illustrates that overall, transition countries have made great strides in transformation to market economies and that most have experienced significant economic growth. However, there is still some institution building to be completed and outstanding policy issues to be resolved.Financial and Monetary Integration in the New Europe will be of great interest to EU and CEE policymakers and will prove useful reading to those concerned with EU expansion and CEE economic development.Table of ContentsContents Preface and acknowledgements 1 Financial integration between the EU and the economies of Central and Eastern Europe: an overview David G. Dickinson and Andrew W. Mullineux PART I MONETARY AND EXCHANGE RATE POLICY 2 Monetary policy and economic development in transitional economies Maxwell J. Fry 3 The Czech approach to inflation targeting Miroslav Hrncÿ’rÿ and Katerÿina Sÿm’dkov‡ 4 The link between FEER and fiscal policy in a transitional period: the case of the Czech economy Katerÿina Sÿm’dkov‡ 5 Interest rate policy and inflation behaviour in the Czech Republic: from exchange rate to inflation targeting Eric Girardin and Nicholas Horsewood 6 Latvia on the way to the European Union: economic policy convergence Inna Sÿteinbuka 7 Monetary policy prospects and Maastricht criteria in Lithuania before accession to the EU Salomeúja Jasinskaiteú, Dalia Vidickieneú and Rasa Melnikieneú 8 The currency board regime in Bulgaria and its sustainability Tatiana Houbenova 9 EMU convergence criteria and international flows of capital: the dilemmas for Polish macroeconomic policy Boguslaw Grabowski and Jerzy Pruski 10 The Asian financial crisis and lessons for CEE economies David G. Dickinson and Andrew W. Mullineux 11 Joining EMU as an irreversible investment David G. Dickinson and Jean-Baptiste Desquilbet PART II FINANCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT 12 Financial stability and economic development in transitional economies Maxwell J. Fry 13 Payment systems and economic development in transitional economies Maxwell J. Fry 14 Mobilization of savings in transition countries: the case of Lithuania Dalia Vidickieneú, Salomeúja Jasinskaiteú and Rasa Melnikieneú 15 The Polish banking sector and EU regulations Andrzej Raczko 16 Banking sector restructuring and debt consolidation in the Czech Republic Roman Matousÿek 17 Market efficiency in transition economies: equity markets and EU accession Nicholas Horsewood and Douglas Sutherland 18 Risk and optimal interest margins: the case of commercial banks in Central Europe Daniel Goyeau, Alain Sauviat and Amine Tarazi 19 The impact of market structure and efficiency on bank profitability: an empirical analysis of banking industries in Central and Eastern Europe CŽline Gondat-Larralde and Laetitia Lepetit 20 Convergence between the financial systems of EU member states and applicant transition economies Victor Murinde, Juda Agung and Andrew W. Mullineux Index

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Book SynopsisEuropean policies increasingly affect the daily decisions of European firms. Better understanding of the motivation and reasoning behind policies that affect industry is therefore essential to those interested in or affected by industrial policy. Industry and the European Union explores different European policy areas, focusing on aspects that are of particular importance for business.This important volume provides researchers, students and lecturers of European studies, international business and international political economy with an insight into how relevant European policies affect industry. The book will also offer all involved with industrial policy - including business associations, chambers of commerce and business information centres, as well as policymakers at regional, national and international levels - a unique and authoritative examination of industrial policy.Trade Review'Authors of books on economics and related subjects frequently claim that their work will be of interest to students, policymakers and business people. In my experience, however, they rarely succeed in living up to the claim. I think this book is an exception in actually achieving this objective. Its subject is the industrial policies of the European Union. I particularly like the broad canvas, which spreads beyond what is sometimes defined narrowly as industrial policy: there are interesting chapters on eleven different policy areas, and, together, they amount to a valuable source of reference. Each of the chapters is written by an experienced practitioner, working in the area, and there is an authoritative and informative feel throughout the whole volume. . . . I will readily recommend it to students at a variety of levels: undergraduate and postgraduate; in economics and on MBAs.' -- Stephen Davies, University of East Anglia, UK'This book is a most valuable contribution to the understanding of the complexity of European policies and their impact on individual businesses and industry as a whole. That focus makes this book unique. All in all, there are only a few books about the industrial policy of the European Union and none with such a focus.' -- Karel van Miert, Universiteit Nyenrode, The Netherlands'Contrary to standard works covering community industrial policy, this book is based on the experience of those involved in the actual formulation of policies. It documents the evolution of this policy towards a horizontal approach combining various instruments that need to be made consistent with each other. This book will be very valuable to scholars and policymakers alike.' -- Alexis Jacquemin, European Commission and Universite Catholique de Louvain, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Preface Foreword Part I: Introduction Part II: Policies of Importance to Industry Part III: The Industrial Policy of the European Union Part IV: The Future Index

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