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Throughout the history of European integration, economic wealth has
increased to the benefit of citizens in the European Union (EU).
However, inequalities in well-being persist within and between
Europe's regions, undermining the legitimacy of the EU in the eyes
of citizens. This book investigates how the EU can use its regional
funding programmes in ways that increase citizen well-being. The
book shows that while EU social investments improve labour market
performance in rich regions, they exacerbate income inequality in
poor regions. Based on this insight, the book presents a theory on
the conditions under which EU funding will enhance well-being.
Crucially, it argues the case for enhancing the inclusivity of EU
growth, which yields the promise of a more legitimate and stronger
union.
Once staunch advocates of international cooperation, political
elites are increasingly divided over the merits of global
governance. Populist leaders attack international organizations for
undermining national democracy, while mainstream politicians defend
their importance for solving transboundary problems. Bridging
international relations, comparative politics, and cognitive
psychology, Lisa Dellmuth and Jonas Tallberg explore whether, when,
and why elite communication shapes the popular legitimacy of
international organizations. Based on novel theory, experimental
methods, and comparative evidence, they show that elites are
influential in shaping how citizens perceive global governance and
explain why some elites and messages are more effective than
others. The book offers fresh insights into major issues of our
day, such as the rise of populism, the power of communication, the
backlash against global governance, and the relationship between
citizens and elites. It will be of interest to scholars and
students of international organisations, and experimental and
survey research methods.
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