
Globalizing Europe
Deepening Integration, Alliance Capitalism and Structural Statecraft
Edward Elgar Publishing
Published on 29. January 2002
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-84064-641-2 (ISBN)
Description
Globalizing Europe examines the involvement of the European Union in the deepening integration that results as trade and transnational production link markets and economic systems across the world. This process is posing a unique challenge to European decision-makers to implement measures that will maximize the benefits and reduce the costs of globalization. As Europe expands and becomes more integrated it is being obliged to assume greater control over the development of its external economic relations. To effect this, the authors propose that member states play a more active and constructive role in the global political economy. They advocate the planning and implementation of major initiatives that could ensure greater stability in the world economy. Because of the magnitude of the economic bonds developing between the EU and the USA, special attention is paid to the trends and issues associated with the evolution of Atlantic relations. One of the greatest challenges the authors highlight, and a theme implicit throughout the book, is that the EU's external problems may receive inadequate attention due to the complexities of its decision processes. EU-level decision-making may become more introspective, rather than global, in outlook.
Combining firm, industry, regional and country levels of analysis with the diverse and provocative views of the authors, this book will be essential reading for scholars of international economics, international political economy, and international business and finance.
Combining firm, industry, regional and country levels of analysis with the diverse and provocative views of the authors, this book will be essential reading for scholars of international economics, international political economy, and international business and finance.
Reviews / Votes
'The contributors to this volume are internationally recognised scholars in the field. The result is an extremely comprehensive and authoritative assessment of European integration, particularly from an economic-political perspective.' -- Economic Outlook and Business ReviewMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84064-641-2 (9781840646412)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Edited by Thomas L. Brewer, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, US, Paul A. Brenton, Senior Economist in International Trade Development, The World Bank, US and the late Gavin Boyd, formerly Honorary Professor, Political Science Department, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, US and Adjunct Professor, Management Faculty, Saint Mary's University, Canada
Content
Contents: Preface Introduction 1. The European Union in the Global Economy at the Millennium 2. Globalizing Europe: The Overall Picture 3. Specialization Matters, and so does Technological Accumulation: The Case of Europe 4. Mergers and Acquisitions in Globalizing Europe 5. Corporate Restructuring, Corporate Strategy and European Integration 6. European Welfare States: Regionalization, Globalization and Policy Change 7. The EU in World Finance 8. The Changing Nature and Determinants of EU Trade Policies 9. Macroeconomic Management in the European Union 10. European Macroeconomic Policy Interdependencies 11. European Union Planning for International Economic Cooperation Index