Expanding Membership of the European Union

This book, from the Centre for Economic Policy Research, examines the expansion of membership of the European Union.

Richard Baldwin (Edited by), Pertti Haapararanta (Edited by), Jaakko Kiander (Edited by)

9780521481342, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 27 October 1995

292 pages, 31 b/w illus. 40 tables
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 cm, 0.6 kg

This compelling volume, from the Centre for Economic Policy Research, examines the discussion surrounding expansion of the European Union (EU). The contributors address the key issues in the debate, including the implications of expansion for the global trading system, enlargement-related pressures to reform EU decision-making, and the economic consequences of membership for entrants. Using theoretical techniques to report results and insights, this book not only sheds light on the consequences of Austria, Finland and Sweden joining the EU, but also discusses and evaluates the possible membership of Central European ex-socialist countries. This is an important book for students and scholars interested in regional integration, and also for policy-makers in the new EU member countries and in applicant countries.

1. Introduction Richard E. Baldwin, Pertti Haaparanta and Jaakko Kainder
Part I. Theoretical Issues: 2. A domino theory of regionalism Richard E. Baldwin
Discussion Thorvaldur Gylfason
3. Customs unions, regional trading blocs and welfare Håkan Nordström
Discussion Ilkka Kajaste
4. Consumer services and economic integration Pertti Haaparanta and Tiina Heikkinen
Discussion Bernard Hoekman
Part II. Policy Issues: 5. Voting power and control in the EU: the impact of the EFTA entrants Mika Widgrén
6. Migration in the integrated EU Riccardo Faini
Discussion Pentii Vartia
7. Trade effects of regional aid Philippe Martin and Carol Ann Rogers
Discussion Harry Flam
Part III. Empirical Issues: 8. Regional effects of European integration Jan I. Haaland and Victor D. Norman
Discussion Carl B. Hamilton
9. Implications of EU expansion for European agricultural policies, trade and welfare Kym Anderson and Rod Tyers
Discussion Hannu Törmä
10. The economic consequences of EU enlargement for the entrants: the case of Finland Kari Alho
Discussion Yngve Lindh.

Subject Areas: Macroeconomics [KCB]