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At no period since the creation of the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), World Bank and World Trade Organisation (WTO) has it been a
more opportune time to examine the work, reform and future of the
international monetary and trading systems. In this comprehensive
examination, the authors provide original, independent assessments
of these institutions from both an American and European
perspective and offer proposals for reform and improvement. The
seemingly endless problems encountered by the IMF, WTO and World
Bank provide major reasons for seeking reform. However, an
additional impetus is the changing balance of economic power in the
world. The volume begins with an overview of the Bretton Woods and
international trading systems. Following this are discrete,
in-depth discussions of the three institutions from American and
European points of view. The authors emphasise the need for making
the IMF and World Bank more regional in structure and, like the
European Bank, more frugal in the lifestyles of their officials.
Similarly, they call for a narrower focus in the mission of the
World Bank and the IMF. In the case of the WTO, they call for a
democratic reform of the organisation comprising participation by
experts and, above all, better representation and support for Third
World countries. Scholars and students of political economy, as
well as those interested in the history and reform of international
institutions, will find this an enlightening and necessary addition
to their library.
This provocative and thoughtful book critically examines the major
issues facing Europe today and makes policy proposals for the
future.The Future of Europe focuses on the main policy areas where
European leaders must take decisions over the coming years. The
issues discussed include the EC's policies for enlargement, greater
depth, economic and monetary integration, foreign affairs, defence
and citizenship rights. The author, Peter Coffey, offers a
considered assessment of the move towards European integration,
praising the achievements but also expressing concern about the
lack of democratic control in the EC and its inability to
co-ordinate its economic, monetary and foreign policies. European
union, he argues, must be a selective coming together 'a Europe a
la carte' if the rights of the individual are to be reconciled with
the necessity of creating a common front in selected critically
important areas. Written in an accessible and informative style,
this key policy book introduces students, teachers and others to
the central economic, social and political issues facing
present-day Europe.
Europe is at a major crossroads in its post-World War II history.
The European Union (EU) has not only successfully adopted the euro
as a common currency but it also stands upon the threshold of
including twelve more member states. In this comprehensive volume,
Peter Coffey, author of The Future of Europe (Edward Elgar, 1995),
examines the major issues and challenges facing Europe and presents
a concise and up-to-date analysis of the economic, political and
social issues facing the EU on the eve of its impending
enlargement. The book is divided into five parts, with Part One
analyzing issues surrounding the enlargement of the EU including
criteria for membership, negotiations with candidate countries, and
possible implications. Part Two covers the euro and the EMU. In
Part Three the author examines the major areas of reform -
institutional as well as policy - and sets forth his own proposals
for future policy changes. Part Four reviews the European
Convention, while Part Five looks to the future of Europe. Also
included are official documents on European unification that are
often difficult to obtain.In conclusion, the author foresees that
the EU will, at least for some time, become a confederation of
nation states, rather than a federation as desired by some EU
members. This timely book is a must read for students and scholars
of European studies, as well as political leaders and those with
business interests in Europe.
This provocative and thoughtful book critically examines the major
issues facing Europe today and makes policy proposals for the
future.The Future of Europe focuses on the main policy areas where
European leaders must take decisions over the coming years. The
issues discussed include the EC's policies for enlargement, greater
depth, economic and monetary integration, foreign affairs, defence
and citizenship rights. The author, Peter Coffey, offers a
considered assessment of the move towards European integration,
praising the achievements but also expressing concern about the
lack of democratic control in the EC and its inability to
co-ordinate its economic, monetary and foreign policies. European
union, he argues, must be a selective coming together 'a Europe a
la carte' if the rights of the individual are to be reconciled with
the necessity of creating a common front in selected critically
important areas. Written in an accessible and informative style,
this key policy book introduces students, teachers and others to
the central economic, social and political issues facing
present-day Europe.
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