Western European Adjustment to Structural Economic Problems
University Press of America
Published on 10. September 1987
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-0-8191-6528-2 (ISBN)
Description
The study examines the roots and manifestations of the structural problems of the four largest Western European countries, giving particular emphasis to labor market rigidities, excessive growth of government expenditures, industrial policies that targeted a few large firms, and insufficient attention to creating a climate favorable to small enterprise. For the next few years, the most likely prospect is guardedly optimistic. On the whole, there will be a continuing close relationship between the U.S. and Western Europe, marred by tensions and recurring disputes, as Western Europe remains torn between the search for a 'European Solution' and the need to cooperate with the U.S. and Japan. Co-published with the Hudson Institute.
Reviews / Votes
All in all, the book lives up to its promise to explore the links among debt, development and equity. Country studies in Africa and elsewhere will be much more useful than they are at present if they also follow a similar approach. * Africa Today * ...to be commended for its perceptive analysis, its very well-structured format, and for its American perspective... * West European Politics * ...to be commended for its perceptive analysis, its very well-structured format, and for its American perspective... * West European Politics * All in all, the book lives up to its promise to explore the links among debt, development and equity. Country studies in Africa and elsewhere will be much more useful than they are at present if they also follow a similar approach. * Africa Today *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8191-6528-2 (9780819165282)
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Persons
Marie-Jos_ Drouin is Executive Director of Hudson of Canada. Maurice C. Ernst is Vice President for Economics for the Hudson Institute. Jimmy W. Wheeler is Director of Economic Studies for the Hudson Institute.