The Economics of European Integration: Theory, Practice, Policy

PLEASE NOTE - THIS TITLE IS AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK (ISBN 0 7546 4812 5) AT A PRICE OF $59.95 Through four previous editions The Economics of European Integration by Willem Molle has established itself as a preferred textbook for students of the economics of the EU as well as a reliable reference work for those with a professional interest in the European Union. Carefully revised, this Fifth edition takes into account changes in course requirements, new statistical information, and recent policy developments. It includes new material on: enlargement and the ongoing integration of the New Member States as well as the new forms of association with other Central and Eastern European countries; the longer-term structural changes that are entailed by the enlargement process; the performance of the euro; the EU experience as a guide for the economic integration of other regions and for the eventual possibility of world economic governance. Written in a clear style and combining original insights with authoritative analysis, this new edition will further enhance the book's reputation for providing the ideal introduction to the economics of the European Union.

Willem Molle is Professor of International Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.