Accountability in the European Union

by Carol Harlow

Overview

This important new book approaches the issue of democratic deficit from the angle of accountability, today seen as an essential element of democratic government. It looks at differing understandings of the concept in the EU Member States and at various techniques - political, legal, and managerial - by which accountability can be assured. These include the EU Parliament as well as national parliaments but extend to less familiar institutions, such as the European Court of Auditors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199245932
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/06/2003
Series:	Collected Courses of the Academy of European Law , #3
Pages:	214
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 6.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Carol Harlow is Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science where she specializes in public law and public law of the European Union.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1: Thinking About Accountability
2: Some Accident Blackspots
3: The Power House
5: Accountability through Audit
6: Accountability through Law

Editorial Reviews

"The Book is challenging and highly informative, attractively written, full of incisive aperçus and serves as a very useful introduction to this vital and visceral aspect of the Union's development. The presentation is to the point, constructive and deftly delivered."
—Public Law

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