Economic Policy for a Social Europe [electronic resource] : A Critique of Neo-liberalism and Proposals for Alternatives /
Huffschmid, Jörg.author.
Huffschmid, Jörg.
This book poses a critique of neoliberal economic polices in the EU and proposals for alternatives. The book argues that the economic weakness of the EU is the result of the very restrictive economic policy of the Union and most member states. The book advances from a comprehensive critique of macroeconomic, social and structural policies towards a concrete concept for a democratic European social model based on the objectives of full employment, welfare, social equity and ecological sustainability.
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Cover; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Abbreviations; Notes on the Contributors; 1 Introduction: the European Social Model: a Contested Concept; 2 European Integration (1974-2004): towards a Neo-liberal Zone; 3 Macroeconomic Policies: a Self-defeating Regime; 4 The Drive for Financial Integration: Stability and Inclusion at Risk; 5 The Attack on the Public Sector; 6 The 'Modernization' of Social Policy: a Critique of Pension Reforms; 7 Employment through Labour Market Flexibility? A Critical Appraisal of the European Employment Strategy; 8 Europe's Environment in Bad Shape
9 Structural Policies: Weak and Market Biased10 Agricultural Policy: the Need for Reform; 11 European Trade Policy: Weak and Too Liberal; 12 Enlargement: Not Enough Support for the New Members; 13 Policy Coordination: Legitimate and Effective?; 14 The European Social Model: Basis for a Strategy; 15 More Active Monetary and Exchange Rate Policies; 16 Fiscal Policies: Stronger Coordination and Higher EU Budget; 17 Labour Market Policies: Higher Standards; 18 Taming European Finance: Stability, Efficiency and Inclusion; 19 A Strong and Democratic Public Sector; 20 A Secure Future for Pensions
21 Pathways to a Sustainable Europe22 Structural Policies: Wider and More Ambitious; 23 Common Agricultural Policy: a New Governance Regime; 24 Trade Policy: towards a New Concept of Fairness; 25 How to Get from Here to There?; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book poses a critique of neoliberal economic polices in the EU and proposals for alternatives. The book argues that the economic weakness of the EU is the result of the very restrictive economic policy of the Union and most member states. The book advances from a comprehensive critique of macroeconomic, social and structural policies towards a concrete concept for a democratic European social model based on the objectives of full employment, welfare, social equity and ecological sustainability.
International economics.
Macroeconomics.
Political science.
Economic theory.
Economic policy.
Public policy.
International Economics.
Macroeconomics/Monetary Economics//Financial Economics.
Political Science.
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.
Economic Policy.
Public Policy.