Economic and social integration in Europe

Teacher(s)

Defraigne Jean-Christophe;

Language

English

Prerequisites

Introduction to economics, history of European integration.

Main themes

1. Definition of economic integration.
2. The process of European economic integration and the construction of the Single Market.
3. The functioning of the European Single Market (including an introduction to industrial and competition policies in the EU).
4. The cohesion policies.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	This course will look into the evolution of economic and social integration within the EU and its immediate prospects.

Content

In order to comprehend the process of European integration, this course will look into the economic and institutional integration processes at the root of the creation of the Single Market. It will outline the prospects of integration in the different fields of the European economy. In this respect, this course will provide a short introduction to the tools used by the authorities to deepen the integration level in the European Union.
The course will analyze the evolution of social cohesion within the EU and the disparities between the different member countries from the origin of the European integration process to the present times. It will examine the elements and the policies which determine the level of economic and social cohesion within the Union. It will also assess the developments generated by the need to adapt to globalization and by the recent enlargements.

Evaluation methods

Written or oral examination.

Other information

Supports: multimedia presentation.

Bibliography

BEREND, Ivan T: « From the Soviet Bloc to the European Union », Cambridge University Press, 2009.
DEFRAIGNE, Jean-Christophe & NOUVEAU, Patricia: « Introduction à l'Economie Européenne », Ouvertures Economiques De Boeck, Bruxelles, 2013.
DEFRAIGNE, Jean-Christophe Eds: « Which industrial and social policy models for 21st century Europe? Redefining public intervention within the framework of the Lisbon strategy / Quels modèles de politique industrielle et de politique sociale pour l'Europe du 21ème siècle ? La redéfinition de l'intervention publique dans le cadre de la stratégie de Lisbonne », Academia-Bruylant, Louvain-la-Neuve, 2008. pp 63-129.
DINAN, Desmond: « Ever Closer Union: An introduction to European integration », Palgrave Mc Millan, 2010.
EL AGRAA, Ali. M: « The European Union: Economics and Policies », 7^th edition, Pearson Education, 2012.
GILLINGHAM, John: « European Integration 1950-2003: Superstate or New Market Economy? », Cambridge University Press, 2003.
PELKMANS, Jacques: « European Integration: Methods and Economic Analysis », 3^rd edition, Pearson Education, 2006.

Faculty or entity

EURO