
The Economics of Regional Integration
Sandor Gyula Nagy(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 12. March 2025
Book
Hardback
333 pages
978-1-032-82584-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book develops a new methodological framework for measuring the efficiency of regional integration and the integration profile of member states. It includes rich case studies, which offer a comparative analysis of ten integrations spanning four continents - The Americas, the European Union, Africa and Asia. The Economics of Regional Integration shows the importance of regional (economic) integration in the world economy, based partially on descriptive analyses, the authors' new methodological framework, and a new composite index integration profile. It implements and quantifies relevant theories (e.g. integration maturity, competitiveness, economic development, convergence) to one framework and a composite indicator. This helps to arrive at a more precise measurement of these integrations, resulting in useful feedback for decision-makers and leading to policy recommendations for each organisation to improve efficiency or to include new members. The text presents a comparative perspective of regional integration based on case studies, by applying the same theoretical framework and a comprehensive methodology for assessing the economic readiness of membership-seeking countries while also considering regional differences. It investigates the impact of regional integration on income inequality and poverty reduction by examining how common development, economic policies and social programs implemented by regional organizations affect the distribution of income and wealth among member states. The comprehensive investigation of regional integration, covering economic, social and institutional factors, makes the book highly relevant for advanced students, researchers and scholars. Additionally, its potential policy context application makes it useful for policymakers and practitioners participating in regional integration programs.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
94 s/w Abbildungen, 93 s/w Zeichnungen, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 37 s/w Tabellen
37 Tables, black and white; 93 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 94 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
696 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-82584-7 (9781032825847)
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Person
Sandor Gyula Nagy is a full professor in the Department of World Economy at Corvinus University of Budapest and a visiting professor at several Latin American universities. His main fields of research are Latin America, the process of global, regional and European integration, and the development of the SME sector. He is the author and editor of several books, book chapters and academic papers written in Hungarian, English and Spanish.
Content
Introduction 1. Theories of global and regional integration 2. Measuring Regional Integration 3. European Union (EU) 4. Western Balkan region 5. Euroasian Economic Union (EAEU) 6. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 7. North American Economic Integration (NAFTA/USMCA) 8. Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) 9. Andean Community (CAN) 10. Pacific Alliance (PA) 11. Southern African Customs Union (SACU) 12. East African Community (EAC) Comprehensive conclusions