Hardback
The European Challenges Post-1992
Shaping Factors, Shaping Actors
9781852788292 Edward Elgar Publishing
In seeking to answer these questions, The European Challenges Post-1992 offers a multidisciplinary, qualitative approach, throwing new light on the aspirations and preoccupations aroused by the promise of the Community. Centring on socio-political and cultural concerns and their interplay with economic phenomena, this important book combines expert opinion from 12 large European research institutes – each of which provides an analysis of the major factors shaping the future of their own country – with the views of leading industrialists and business leaders. The editors bring together these different views and interpretations to offer a comprehensive assessment of the Community’s future.
More Information
Critical Acclaim
More Information
What major long-term factors will shape the European Community post-1992? Who are the central actors, how will they exert influence on Europe’s future, and what are their expectations and intentions?
In seeking to answer these questions, The European Challenges Post-1992 offers a multidisciplinary, qualitative approach, throwing new light on the aspirations and preoccupations aroused by the promise of the Community. Centring on socio-political and cultural concerns and their interplay with economic phenomena, this important book combines expert opinion from 12 large European research institutes – each of which provides an analysis of the major factors shaping the future of their own country – with the views of leading industrialists and business leaders. The editors bring together these different views and interpretations to offer a comprehensive assessment of the Community''s future.
The European Challenge Post-1992 includes contributions by the former Commissaire du Plan (Brussels), the Institute of International Economics and Management (Copenhagen), Commissariat General du Plan (Paris), Kiel Institute of World Economics (Kiel), Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (Athens), Economic and Social Research Institute (Dublin), Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali (Rome), Institut Universitaire International (Luxembourg), Scientific Council for Government Policy (The Hague), Instituto de Prospectiva (Lisbon), Fundacion Empresa Publica (Madrid), McKinsey & Co. and the Policy Studies Institute (London).
The product of a major research project, this distinguished book is an invaluable reference point for all those concerned with the future of the European Community.
In seeking to answer these questions, The European Challenges Post-1992 offers a multidisciplinary, qualitative approach, throwing new light on the aspirations and preoccupations aroused by the promise of the Community. Centring on socio-political and cultural concerns and their interplay with economic phenomena, this important book combines expert opinion from 12 large European research institutes – each of which provides an analysis of the major factors shaping the future of their own country – with the views of leading industrialists and business leaders. The editors bring together these different views and interpretations to offer a comprehensive assessment of the Community''s future.
The European Challenge Post-1992 includes contributions by the former Commissaire du Plan (Brussels), the Institute of International Economics and Management (Copenhagen), Commissariat General du Plan (Paris), Kiel Institute of World Economics (Kiel), Foundation of Economic and Industrial Research (Athens), Economic and Social Research Institute (Dublin), Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali (Rome), Institut Universitaire International (Luxembourg), Scientific Council for Government Policy (The Hague), Instituto de Prospectiva (Lisbon), Fundacion Empresa Publica (Madrid), McKinsey & Co. and the Policy Studies Institute (London).
The product of a major research project, this distinguished book is an invaluable reference point for all those concerned with the future of the European Community.
Critical Acclaim
Preface by Jacques Delors
‘It cannot be said that any important issue is ignored in this substantial and useful piece of research.’
– Aubrey Silberston, The Economic Journal
‘Useful statistics, ambitious projections and commendable efforts to combine economic with cultural data.’
– Foreign Affairs
‘The European Challenges Post-1992 is not only a useful academic work but is of considerable value to companies who need to understand the dynamics of change within Europe, and in particular, the social implications of the upheaval which we shall all experience in the next 20 years.’
– A.H.T. Davies, Long Range Planning
‘New ideas and constructive debate are much needed if the EC is to rise to the challenges of the next decade. This timely volume brings together perspectives and insights from across the EC and is essential reading for those interested in identifying the factors likely to shape European integration in the future.’
– Helen Wallace, Sussex European Institute
‘It cannot be said that any important issue is ignored in this substantial and useful piece of research.’
– Aubrey Silberston, The Economic Journal
‘Useful statistics, ambitious projections and commendable efforts to combine economic with cultural data.’
– Foreign Affairs
‘The European Challenges Post-1992 is not only a useful academic work but is of considerable value to companies who need to understand the dynamics of change within Europe, and in particular, the social implications of the upheaval which we shall all experience in the next 20 years.’
– A.H.T. Davies, Long Range Planning
‘New ideas and constructive debate are much needed if the EC is to rise to the challenges of the next decade. This timely volume brings together perspectives and insights from across the EC and is essential reading for those interested in identifying the factors likely to shape European integration in the future.’
– Helen Wallace, Sussex European Institute
