ECON 34871 - Eastern Enlargement of the European Union

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Economics

Description:

On 1 May 2004, eight central and eastern European countries together with Cyprus and Malta joined the European Union (EU). The "Eastern Enlargement" was the EU's biggest enlargement ever in terms of scope and diversity. This course discusses the process of integration within the European Union and analyzes the Eastern Enlargement of the EU. We will start with a look at the historical evolution and the institutions of the EU. The main part of the course offers an extensive discussion of the pros and cons of the Eastern Enlargement: a) effects on the Common Agricultural Policy b) effects on the community budget c) effects on the migration of labor, etc. At the end of the course students should be in the position to discuss the costs and benefits of the Eastern Enlargement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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