European Institutions as an Interest Group - The Dynamics of Ever-Closer Union (Paperback)

The institutions of the European Union are gaining more and more power at the expense of national and local governments, as well as individuals and private businesses. There would appear to be no reverse gear in this process, while objections from the general public, as expressed in periodic referenda, tend to be brushed aside. This ground-breaking study explains increasing centralization by analyzing the economic incentives at work. The structure of European institutions means they have a vested interest in ever-closer union because this enhances their influence and prestige. Moreover, the bureaucrats themselves are self-selecting. Those that are pro-EU are more likely to seek positions in these organizations and therefore tend to favor policies which give the institutions more responsibilities. The author sets out a series of reforms designed to counteract the centralizing tendency and to ensure that the role of EU bodies is more closely aligned with the preferences of citizens.

General

Imprint:	Institute Of Economic Affairs
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2009
First published:	November 2009
Authors:	Roland Vaubel
Dimensions:	130 x 200 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	104
ISBN-13:	978-0-255-36634-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-255-36634-5
Barcode:	9780255366342

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