Description
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 Review
Table 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
