In this important new book, Giandomenico Majone examines the crucial but often overlooked distinction between the general aim of European integration and the specific method of integration employed in designing an (ill-considered) monetary union. Written with the author's customary insight and precision, this highly topical and provocative book reviews the Union's leaders' tradition of pushing through ambitious projects without considering the serious hurdles that lie in the way of their success. Regional and European integration topics are discussed, including credibility of commitments, delegation of powers, bargaining and influence activities, adverse selection and moral hazard. The author also offers a deeper examination of the specific crisis of monetary integration, arguing that it might be more effectively achieved with inter-jurisdictional competition and suggesting how integration should be managed in the globalized world.
Provocative and timely examination of European integration and the specific methods that lead to the ill-fated monetary union.About the AuthorGiandomenico Majone is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at the European University Institute in Florence.
Book InformationISBN 9781107694798
Author Giandomenico MajoneFormat Paperback
Page Count 376
Imprint Cambridge University PressPublisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 20mm