The European Union and Global Capitalism: Origins, Development, Crisis (The European Union Series, 148)

"This book draws on critical theory to introduce readers to ways of exploring questions about the EU from a political economy perspective, questions like: -Does the EU help or hinder Europe's 'social models' to face the challenges of globalization? - Does the EU represent a break from Europe's imperial past? - What were the causes of the Eurozone crisis?."-- Provided by publisher Introduction -- Traditional Narratives, Traditional Theory -- Critical Political Economy -- The Single Market: Consolidating Neoliberalism -- Origins And Development Of The Emu: Money And Finance In The European Union -- The Welfare State: Whither The 'social Dimension'? -- Core And Periphery In An Enlarged European Union -- The American Challenge Revisited: The Lengthening Shadow Of Us Hegemony -- The European Union, The Global South, And The Emerging Powers -- Conclusion: The Ordoliberal Iron Cage. J. Magnus Ryner And Alan W. Cafruny. Macmillan Education. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 228-263) And Index. "Provides a broad-ranging introduction to the European Union and its changing relationship with global capital. It critically engages with mainstream accounts of European integration and addresses key issues for the EU, from economic and social policy to internal and external relations"--Provided by publisher