Emissions trading schemes figure prominently among policy instruments used to tackle the problem of climate change, and the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), begun in 2005, is the largest cap-and-trade market so far established. In the EU ETS, firms regulated by …
Introduction -- Power, institutions and legitimacy in trade politics -- The evolving rules and practice of trade with developing countries : from Lomé to Cotonou -- North-South PTAS and the multilateral system : contesting the EPAs -- Regionalisms collide : the EPAs in Africa --…
The COVID-19 crisis: social perspectives
"Since its emergence in early 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the world. Well beyond its health effects, the pandemic has wrought major changes in people's everyday lives as they confront restrictions imposed by physical distancing and consequences such as l…
This open access book explores bioeconomy and bioenergy policies across South America, Asia and Europe. It discusses how a transition away from a fossil and towards a bio-based economic order alters, reinforces and challenges socio-ecological inequalities. A series of conceptual…
"Based on a unique and comprehensive database, The Shaping of EU Competition Law combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to shed light on the evolution of EU competition law. It brings a new perspective to some of the most topical issues in the field including due proce…
The Handbook focuses particularly on how the development of EU law negotiates the tension between market integration, national sovereignty and political democracy. The book begins with chapters examining constitutional issues, while further chapters address the establishment of …
The concept of solidarity -- Solidarity between the member states -- Committing to stability Committing to stability -- Law and economic wisdom -- The shift in solidarity -- Contractual change and Central Bank action -- Reconciling the Contract with the Treaties -- Conclusion : …
New horizons -- Drones : delivering value to the economy -- Drones - healthcare, humanitarian efforts and recreational use -- Drones and law enforcement -- Maritime uses of drones -- Urban environment -- Global terrorism and security -- Aerodromes and aircraft safety -- Personal…
"The idea of building an economy which supports sustainable development without degrading the environment has been widely debated and broadly embraced by politicians, civil servants, the media, academics and the public alike for several decades. This book explores the measures b…
This book examines the business models, performance, and decision-making approaches employed by financial institutions in Central and Southeast Europe. The respective contributions cover a wide range of industries, including banking, pharmaceuticals, and airline business service…
Target balances are the largest single item in some of the balance sheets of the Eurosystem's national central banks (NCBs), and yet very little is known about them by the general public and even by economists. This book shows that Target balances measure overdraft credits betwe…
