The Segmentation of Europe [electronic resource] : Convergence or Divergence between Core and Periphery? /
Baimbridge, Mark.author.
Litsios, Ioannis.author.
Jackson, Karen.author.
Lee, Uih Ran.author.
This book explores economic developments across Europe in relation to its apparent segmentation, as disparities widen between core and periphery countries. In contrast to previous literature, the scope of analysis is extended to Europe as a continent rather than confining it solely to the European Union, thereby providing the reader with greater insight into the core/periphery nexus. The authors commence with a critical appraisal of economic thinking in relation to regional trade agreements and monetary integration. In relation to a number of EU economies, the book addresses issues of a liquidity trap, deflation, and twin deficits, together with the interconnection between exchange rates and current account balances. Importantly, they extend the discussion of segmentation through a series of focused case studies on Russia, Brexit and emergence of the mega-regionals.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1. Segmentation Across Europe.- Part I. The Economics of Integration and Policy.- Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundations of European Economic Integration -- Chapter 3. Theoretical Foundations and Policy Responses of Contemporary Economic Crises -- Chapter 4. International Monetary Systems in Historical Perspective.- Part II. Eurozone Core and Periphery Dilemmas.- Chapter 5. The Eurozone Crisis: Current Account Imbalances, Budget Deficits and National Debt -- Chapter 6. The Relationship between Current Account and Budget Deficits: Evidence from the Eurozone -- Chapter 7. The Relationship between the Real Exchange Rate and Current Account Imbalances in the Eurozone.- Part III. European Core and Periphery Dilemmas.- Chapter 8. The Political Economy of EU Trade Policy: Energy and Agricultural Trade with Russia -- Chapter 9. Alternative UK Trade Relationships Post-Brexit -- Chapter 10. Changing Tides: Geopolitics and Global Trade Blocs.
This book explores economic developments across Europe in relation to its apparent segmentation, as disparities widen between core and periphery countries. In contrast to previous literature, the scope of analysis is extended to Europe as a continent rather than confining it solely to the European Union, thereby providing the reader with greater insight into the core/periphery nexus. The authors commence with a critical appraisal of economic thinking in relation to regional trade agreements and monetary integration. In relation to a number of EU economies, the book addresses issues of a liquidity trap, deflation, and twin deficits, together with the interconnection between exchange rates and current account balances. Importantly, they extend the discussion of segmentation through a series of focused case studies on Russia, Brexit and emergence of the mega-regionals.
European Economic Community literature.
European Union.
Europe—Economic conditions.
Economic policy.
Social policy.
European Integration.
European Union Politics.
European Economics.
Economic Policy.
Social Policy.