Europe at the crossroads
Subtitle: will the EU ever be able to compete with the United States as an economic power?
By: Guillermo de la Dehesa.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9780071459594
Subjects: Europe -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
Description: "Europe at the Crossroads analyzes whether the EU is fulfilling its economic and social targets, outlining in a simple and understandable way the main issues faring the EU today and in the future. Drawing upon official data and literature, Guillermo de la Dehesa seeks solutions for Europe by comparing its situation to that of the U.S. and revealing how much more can be achieved in the areas of efficiency, productivity, and innovation." "De la Dehesa documents the EU's persistent economic underperformance in recent decades and examines the cause of its slower growth. He then presents a comprehensive blueprint of reforms for increased prosperity and deeper social cohesion."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-232) and index.
Table of contents: title: The European union economy: yesterday and today; title: Additional drains on European union productivity; title: The medium - to long term outlook; title: The aging population challenge; title: Reducing the fiscal impact of aging; title: Increasing European union efficiency and productivity; title: The Lisbon Summit and beyond; title: Can the European union preserve its present social model?