Building a Dynamic Europe: The Key Policy Debates

by Jordi Gual

Overview

This succinct survey includes the most important economic policy issues facing European governments and business as they strive to restore growth to the region's flagging economy. Although written mostly in a non technical style, the book contains some of the sharpest analysis available of the economic problems currently facing Europe's policy makers and is essential reading for academic or professional readers interested in European economic development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521827348
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/15/2004
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.29(h) x 0.71(d)

About the Author

Jordi Gual is Professor at IESE Business School and Departmental Chair of Economics at the University of Navarra, Barcelona-Madrid. He is editor and co-author of The Social Dimensions of Employment (1998), Job Creation: The Role of Labour Market Institutions (1998) and The Social Challenge of Job Creation: Combating Unemployment in Europe (1996).

Table of Contents

1. The new governance of Europe: parliamentary or presidential? G. Roland; 2. Improving the performance of the European social model A. Lindbeck; 3. Integrating and liberalizing the market for network services: gas and electricity D. M. Newbery; 4. Challenges for macroeconomic policy in EMU F. Giavazzi; 5. The integration of EU banking markets J. Gual.

Editorial Reviews

'… this volume raises a number of interesting questions … would be of interest to anyone who is concerned with the future development of EU integration.' Journal of European Affairs

'… a very welcome contribution to the literature on some of the economic challenges currently facing the European Union. … this book is timely and provides a thoroughly interesting and thought provoking work from start to finish.' Political Studies Review

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