About the book
The Economies of European Union Small Member and Candidate States deals with the small states and candidate states of the EU, with a focus on their economic structure and performance, and the impact of EU membership (past, actual and potential) on the economy. The small states to be covered are those with a population of 3 million or less, namely: Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia.
This title adds to the literature on the EU, on regional integration generally and on small states. It delves into the special constraints of small economic size, and examines why and how the small states of Europe manage to compete, albeit not without difficulty, with the larger states in the block, where free trade prevails.
The book answers the following research questions:
- What are the special economic development constraints faced by the small states of the EU?
- What policy options have been used by, or are available to, these small states to address these constraints?
- How can the economic resilience and competitiveness of these states be enhanced?
- Has EU membership been mostly advantageous for these small states?
- What are the economic prospects for these states as EU member states?
The book is aimed primarily for students of EU affairs and of regional integration in general. It will also be useful for students of subjects relating to small states. It may also appeal to policy makers of small states, and to officials of international and regional organisations that have a constituency that includes small states.
Editions of Small States and the European Union
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317362869
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317362876
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The Economies of European Union Small Member and Candidate States deals with the small states and candidate states of the EU, with a focus on their economic structure and performance, and the impact of EU membership (past, actual and potential) on the economy. The small states to be covered are those with a population of 3 million or less, namely: Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia.
This title adds to the literature on the EU, on regional integration generally and on small states. It delves into the special constraints of small economic size, and examines why and how the small states of Europe manage to compete, albeit not without difficulty, with the larger states in the block, where free trade prevails.
The book answers the following research questions:
- What are the special economic development constraints faced by the small states of the EU?
- What policy options have been used by, or are available to, these small states to address these constraints?
- How can the economic resilience and competitiveness of these states be enhanced?
- Has EU membership been mostly advantageous for these small states?
- What are the economic prospects for these states as EU member states?
The book is aimed primarily for students of EU affairs and of regional integration in general. It will also be useful for students of subjects relating to small states. It may also appeal to policy makers of small states, and to officials of international and regional organisations that have a constituency that includes small states.
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What is Small States and the European Union about?
The Economies of European Union Small Member and Candidate States deals with the small states and candidate states of the EU, with a focus on their economic structure and performance, and the impact of EU membership (past, actual and potential) on the economy. The small states to be covered are those with a population of 3 million or less, namely: Cyprus, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia.
This title adds to the literature on the EU, on regional integration generally and on small states. It delves into the special constraints of small economic size, and examines why and how the small states of Europe manage to compete, albeit not without difficulty, with the larger states in the block, where free trade prevails.
The book answers the following research questions:
- What are the special economic development constraints faced by the small states of the EU?
- What policy options have been used by, or are available to, these small states to address these constraints?
- How can the economic resilience and competitiveness of these states be enhanced?
- Has EU membership been mostly advantageous for these small states?
- What are the economic prospects for these states as EU member states?
The book is aimed primarily for students of EU affairs and of regional integration in general. It will also be useful for students of subjects relating to small states. It may also appeal to policy makers of small states, and to officials of international and regional organisations that have a constituency that includes small states.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Small States and the European Union?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Economics
Where can I read a sample of Small States and the European Union?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317362869
Is Small States and the European Union part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Europa Economic Perspectives
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Small States and the European Union?
Lino Briguglio
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Small States and the European Union is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317362869) and pdf(ISBN 9781317362876)