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Book/Printed Material The European Union a politically incorrect view

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Title

  • The European Union a politically incorrect view

Summary

  • "In this paper, we present our view of the recent evolution of European integration. We first briefly describe the main features of the institution and decision making process in the European Union, with particular attention to the debate between federalists and super nationalists. We then identify two key issues in the process of European integration: (1) an emphasis on institutional balance' based on a complex web of institutions with overlapping jurisdiction; (2) A conflict between a dirigiste versus a more laissez faire approach to government. We argue that the first problem leads to a lack of clarity in the allocation of powers between European institutions, confusion in the allocation of prerogatives between national governments and EU institutions, and lack of transparency and accountability. This dirigiste culture produces verbose rhetoric, which moves the European policy debate in the wrong direction. We then study how these problems play out in four important areas: employment policies, culture and scientific research, foreign and defense policies, and fiscal policy. Finally, we study the implications of the recently proposed European Constitution as a potential solution of these two problems"--National Bureau of Economic Research web site.

Names

  • Alesina, Alberto
  • Perotti, Roberto
  • National Bureau of Economic Research

Created / Published

  • Cambridge, MA : National Bureau of Economic Research, c2004.

Headings

  • -  European Union

Notes

  • -  Title from PDF file as viewed on 1/19/2005.
  • -  Includes bibliographical references.
  • -  Also available in print.
  • -  Mode of access: World Wide Web.
  • -  System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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  • HB1

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  • 2005615772

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  • Unrestricted online access

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  • pdf

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Chicago citation style:

Alesina, Alberto, Roberto Perotti, and National Bureau Of Economic Research. The European Union a politically incorrect view. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2004. Pdf. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615772/.

APA citation style:

Alesina, A., Perotti, R. & National Bureau Of Economic Research. (2004) The European Union a politically incorrect view. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615772/.

MLA citation style:

Alesina, Alberto, Roberto Perotti, and National Bureau Of Economic Research. The European Union a politically incorrect view. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2004. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/2005615772/>.