Introduction -- The evolution of the economic concept of competition -- Doctrinal foundations of competition law -- The normative value of competition -- The mechanics of balancing -- The legal thoretical aspects of competition -- Practical conclusions.
"As wealth inequality skyrockets and trade union power declines, the living wage movement has become ever more urgent for public policymakers, academics, and-most importantly-those workers whose wages hover close to the breadline. A real living wage in any part of the world is r…
Introduction -- Theoretical framework: interdependence theory -- Energy interdependence as a challenge -- Growing global energy demand -- EU-debates on reducing gas dependency and EU-Russia relations -- Turkey's energy dependency and role in the southern gas corridor -- Energy a…
Introduction: A kaleidoscopic approach to European integration -- Eurafrican dreams, imperial realities -- Reforming empire, forming Europe -- The ultimatum for the Treaty of Rome -- Algérie Européenne -- French supremacy in Europe after Algerian independence -- Algeria, France,…
"This book examines institutional, economic, and social developments in the European Union." - Provided by publisher.
The implementation of the circular economy will entail a major transformation from a resource-destroying, linear economy to a circular one that operates within the planet's regenerative boundaries. This book presents an interim assessment of the implementation of a circular econ…
This book examines selected actions and investments of the European Central Bank (ECB) from a climate and sustainability standpoint. Shedding new light on the topic from various angles - ethical, philosophical, political, economical and legal - it situates sustainability mainstr…
"In a comparative fashion, [this volume] analyses reform trajectories and political destinations in an era of rapid socioeconomic restructuring, including the critical impact of the global financial crisis on welfare state futures. The book argues that the overall scope of socia…
"The financial crisis of 2007-2010 has presented a number of key policy challenges for those concerned with the long-term stability of the euro area. It has shown that price stability as provided by the European Central Bank is not enough to guarantee financial stability, and ex…
The recent banking crisis has brought into question the business model used by most large banks. This collection of essays explores the success of 'alternative banks' - savings banks, cooperative banks and development banks, using case studies from around the world and discussio…
