The EU economic and social model in the global crisis : interdisciplinary perspectives

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The EU economic and social model in the global crisis : interdisciplinary perspectives

edited by Dagmar Schiek

(Studies in modern law and policy)

Ashgate, c2013

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This book addresses the viability of the EU economic and social model within and after the global economic crisis. It identifies four key issues which warrant further discussion: (1) the asymmetry of the legal and policy framework of the euro and potential recalibration; (2) substantive tensions between the EU 'economic constitution' and its normative aim of social justice and impacts on national policy; (3) the role of civil society, including the two sides of industry in overcoming these tensions; and (4) the EU's global aspirations towards the creation of a viable socio-economic model. Its chapters offer two perspectives on each of the four main issues. In drawing these debates together, the book provides a broad understanding as well as starting points for future research. Bringing together different disciplinary approaches, ranging from legal studies to political economy, sociology and macroeconomics, it is a valuable contribution to the debate on the European social model and introduces new insights by focusing on legal and political tensions, the impact of the financial crisis and other economic contexts as well as global dimensions.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1 The EU's Socio-economic Model(s) and the Crisi(e)s '" any Perspectives?, Dagmar Schiek
  • Chapter 2 The Dysfunctional Nature of the Economic and Monetary Union, Philip Arestis, Giuseppe Fontana, Malcolm Sawyer
  • Chapter 3 The European Currency in Turbulent Times '" Austerity Policy Made in Brussels the Only Way Out?, Amy Verdun
  • Chapter 4 The Contested Scope of Labour Law Requirements in Public Procurement '" a Multi-Level Analysis, Julia Vinterskog
  • Chapter 5 From Safety Nets and Carrots to Trampolines and Sticks: National Use of the EU as both Menace and Model to Help Neoliberalize Welfare Policy, Charlotte O'Brien
  • Chapter 6 Empowering Consumer-Citizens: Changing Rights or Merely Discourse?, Katalin Cseres, Annette Schrauwen
  • Chapter 7 The Politics of Inclusion: Comparing the Contribution of Civil Society Actors to EU Legitimacy, Petra Guasti
  • Chapter 8 EU Internal and External Social Policy in Times of Global Crisis, Rebecca Zahn
  • Chapter 9 The EU as a 'Virtuous International Actor': Human Rights Indicators and Global Governmentality, Bal Sokhi-Bulley

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