Contents
introduction ani study guide 11
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The European Integration proces 20
1 «changing Cndnev' i4 ! >
1.1 I he dogie rnarM. ?f>
1.2 Aims of European integration 23
1.3 Hit background o (m>pes% integration iУ L c»nrlusions 27
Questions 28
2 The theory of integration 29
2.1 The concept of economic integration: static and dynamic effects 3 f
2.2 Stages in the European integration process 35
2.3 Two schools of European integration: federalism versus Inter-govemmentalism 52
1 The road to EMU: preconditions for achieving an optimal currency area .5.5
2.5 Regional economic integration worldwide: a global perspective on the ЕУ 65
2.6 The europeanization of business 73 Conclusions 81
Questions 82
3 Hie development of the European Union and IT: impwJ ой PfsSrtec. 55
3.1 From a European continent <o the European TommunttK4'' 8/
3.2 Flie effect of the Treaty of Rome on busifless 95
3.3 The effect of the Treaty of Maastricht on business ! *0
3.4 The effect of EU enlargement on business 108
3.5 The Treaty of Lisbon 11.2 Conclusions f 15 Questions 116
4 The organization of the European Union f 19
4.1 introduction to the organisation 121
4.2 The separation of powers in the EU ! 25
4 3 "flie legislative branch 130
4.4 The executive branch 06
4 5 The judicial branch f 40
4.5 Organizations! changes H8 Conclusions 'ISO Questions 151
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