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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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