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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438083103321

Titolo

European socio-economic integration : challenges, opportunities and lessons learned / / Elias G. Carayannis, George M. Korres, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

1-283-93396-9

1-4614-5254-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (232 p.)

Collana

Innovation, technology, and knowledge management

Altri autori (Persone)

CarayannisElias G

KorresGeorge M

Disciplina

337.142

Soggetti

Europe Economic conditions

Europe Social conditions

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. I. Inside to economic integration : limits and prospects -- pt. II. The dilemma of social policy and integration process : lessons and prospects.

Sommario/riassunto

Economic integration is one of the most noteworthy issues in international economic policy at the end of the twentieth century. The recent examples of the European Union (EU) and the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) have raised important questions about the economic integration process and the possible establishment of economic unions in other parts of the world.  Against the backdrop of the financial crisis in Europe and prospects of increasing integration in Asia, this volume showcases research from an international array of researchers to provide a basic understanding of the current issues, problems, challenges, and opportunities for achieving integration, addressing both empirical and theoretical aspects of such topics as monetary union, social policy reform and social union, public finance and technology policy.  The chapters in Part 1 are focused primarily on economic issues, while Part 2 covers on social policy, the welfare state, and political reforms, with a particular emphasis on the European Union.  Among the questions addressed: What are the main determinants and implications for socio-economic integration? How



can economic policy influence the growth and integration process? Why is innovation important for regional economic development? What has been the policy response so far and what lessons have we learned from it? And finally, what are our action lines for the future?