.gif){kind=spacer}
| About the book |
The Economics of European Integration, 3rd edition, builds on the success and popularity of the 2nd edition and provides students with an accessible presentation of the facts, theories and controversies driving rapid change in the heart of Europe. The authors combine essential elements of European history, institutions, law, politics and policies with clear and accessible explanations of the economic principles of European integration. The result is an expert analysis of the contemporary status of integration within the European Union. Designed for students taking modules in European economics, the book offers a rigorous yet clear exposition of economic arguments alongside examples, illustrations, and questions that bring the contemporary topic to life. The up-to-date economics coverage is also ideal for students taking economics modules that do not require extensive analysis of social and policy issues. |
| Key features |
| About the authors |
Richard Baldwin and Charles Wyplosz are Professors of International economics at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva. Both authors are leading economists and teachers and are active as editors on a number of prestigious journals, including Economic Policy. Both Richard and Charles have international experience in teaching, and advise a variety of institutions at the highest level, bringing their expertise and strength of analysis to this text. |
| Table of contents |
PART I: HISTORY, FACTS AND INSTITUTIONS 1. History 2. Facts, law, institutions and the budget 3. Decision making PART II: THE MICROECONOMICS OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION 4. Essential microeconomic tools 5. The essential economics of preferential liberalization 6. Market size and scale effects 7. Growth effects and factor market integration 8. Economic integration, labour markets and migration PART III: THE MACROECONOMICS OF MONETARY INTEGRATION 9. Essential macroeconomics tools 10. The choice of an exchange rate regime (and history) includes impossible trinity 11. Optimum Currency Areas PART IV: EU MICRO POLICIES 12. The Common Agricultural Policy 13. Location effects, economic geography and regional policy 14. EU competition and state aid policy 15. EU trade policy PART V: EU MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES 16. The European Monetary System 17. The European monetary union 18. Fiscal policy and the Stability Pact 19. The financial markets and the euro |
