Economics and policies of an enlarged Europe /

Intended as a textbook for use in courses on the economics of the European Union (EU), this work should serve this purpose very well. In addition to summaries of the theories of economic integration, discussed at length are policies regarding budget planning, agricultural subsidies, sustainable growth, competition rules, and the international role of the EU. Slides can be obtained from the publishers for classroom use, and Internet addresses are given to facilitate access to updated reports. The authors acknowledge the need for policy changes in many areas, and they note that disparities of income and social policy across the enlarged community could delay achievement of the ambitious targets set by the European Commission in 2000--the so-called "Lisbon Agenda." Some references are made to the political and administrative agencies of the EU, including the pending adoption of a new constitution, but these noneconomic issues receive limited coverage. Another important concern only briefly mentioned is the anticipated admission of Turkey and neighboring countries at a future date. Although its impact on the EU will be great, Turkey is essentially ignored apart from its inclusion on a map of regional inequalities in EU-27. Most useful as a classroom text. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional audiences. G. T. Potter emeritus, Ramapo College of New Jersey