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EC4333 Lecture 9: Inequality in the EU

We have seen how the EU has affected economic growth and development across the EU in previous lectures. In this lecture, we will examine how the EU affects the social fabric of its constituent societies, through a series of cohesion funds. We will look at the definitions of inequality in the economics literature, develop some [...]

Also tagged EU, European Atomic Energy Community, European Coal and Steel Community, European Social Fund, European Union, Treaties of Rome, Treaty of Paris

2008 11 10 EC4333 Comments (0)

Economics of EU Integration Lecture 8: Industrial Policies in the EU

Competition policy was developed as an essential part of the integration process, both in the Treaty of Paris, establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in the Treaty of Rome. Competition policy is aimed at preventing distortions in competition caused either by private firms, or by government actions. EU competition policy is complementary to [...]

Also tagged Competition law, Enlargement of the European Union, EU, European Coal and Steel Community, European Union, Treaties of Rome, Treaty of Paris

2008 11 03 EC4333 Comments (0)

Lisbon Treaty and Energy Security

EC4333 students, click here to read an article describing the Lisbon treaty’s possible effects on energy security in the EU. From the article:
A wider and deeper understanding of this state of affairs on the part of the citizens of Europe and their respective member states and the urgent need for the EU to address this [...]

Also tagged EU, European Union, Ireland, Lisbon Treaty, Member State of the European Union, Republic of Ireland, Russia

2008 10 28 EC4333 Comments (0)