Offe, Claus, K. Preuß, Ulrich, (2016), “Citizens in Europe: Essays on Democracy, Constitutionalism and European Integration”, ECPR Press, March This interdisciplinary collection of essays by a constitutionalist and a political sociologist examines how fragmented societies can be held together by appropriate and effective constitutional arrangements providing for bonds of democratic citizenship. Exploring the political order dilemmas of capitalist democracies, the authors address moral and institutional prerequisites on which the deepening of European …Read More
Governance of the European Monetary Union: Recasting Political, Fiscal and Financial Integration
Jones, Erik, Torres, Francisco, (2016), “Governance of the European Monetary Union: Recasting Political, Fiscal and Financial Integration”, Routledge, 7 Ιουνίου The crisis in the euro area is a defining moment in the history of European integration. It has revealed major flaws in the architecture of the European Union; it has challenged European institutions to shape an appropriate response; and it has tested the patience of a European public that is eager to …Read More
The Sovereign Debt Crisis, the EU and Welfare State Reform
De La Porte, Caroline, Heins, Elke, (2016), “The Sovereign Debt Crisis, the EU and Welfare State Reform”, Palgrave Macmillan UK This book offers a much-needed analysis of how the European Union (EU) has affected welfare state reforms in the Member States most severely hit by the 2008 economic crisis. Bringing together leading European social policy researchers, it shows that the EU’s responses to the sovereign debt crisis have changed the nature of EU …Read More
Ιn Defense of Europe. Can the European project be saved?
Tsoukalis, Loukas, (2016), “Ιn Defense of Europe. Can the European project be saved?”, Oxford University Press Το νέο βιβλίο του Προέδρου του ΕΛΙΑΜΕΠ, Καθηγητή Λουκά Τσούκαλη: Ιn Defense of Europe. Can the European project be saved? εκδίδεται από τον οίκο Oxford University Press. Για πολλά χρόνια η Ευρώπη δεν ήταν τόσο αδύναμη και διχασμένη, όπως συμβαίνει σήμερα. Τραυματισμένη από διαδοχικές κρίσεις, έχει δείξει ισχυρό συλλογικό ένστικτο επιβίωσης αλλά δεν έχει ανταποκριθεί …Read More
Imperial legacy? The EU´s Developmental Model and the Crisis of the European Periphery
Notermans,Ton, (2014), “Imperial legacy? The EU´s Developmental Model and the Crisis of the European Periphery”, CES Papers Open Forum #19, The high hopes for rapid convergence of Eastern and Southern EU member states are increasingly being disappointed. With the onset of the Eurocrisis convergence has given way to divergence in the southern members, and many Eastern members have made little headway in closing the development gap. The EU´s performance compares …Read More
Analysis of developments in EU capital flows in the global context
Darvas, Zoslt, Merler, Sylvia, Huttl, Pia, Walsh, Thomas, (2016), “Analysis of developments in EU capital flows in the global context”, Bruegel, 28 Ιανουαρίου Free movement of capital, which is one of the four fundamental economic freedoms of the European Union, can enhance welfare if it leads to better allocation of financial and productive resources. However, it can also be a source of vulnerability, with far-reaching spillovers. Monitoring and assessing capital …Read More
Financial Crises: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses
Claessens, Stijn, Kose, Ayhan, Laeven, Luc, Valencia, Fabian, (2014), “Financial Crises: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses”, IMF Bookstore, Φεβρουάριος 2014 Financial Crises: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses provides a comprehensive overview of research into financial crises and policy lessons learned. The book covers a wide range of crises, including banking, balance of payments, and sovereign debt crises. It begins with an overview of the various types of crises and introduces a comprehensive database of crises. Broad lessons …Read More
Political Representation in Times of Bailout-Evidence from Greece and Portugal
Freire, André, Lisi, Marco, Andreadis, Ioannis, Leite Viegas, José Manuel, (2015), “Political Representation in Times of Bailout-Evidence from Greece and Portugal”, Routledge Publications, Σεπτέμβριος Since 2008 many European states have experienced significant challenges in adapting to austerity, and political actors within these states have made significant changes in their discourses and practices. This book explores the short-term impact of the sovereign debt crisis on aspects of political representation in Greece and …Read More
Europe’s Orphan: The Future of the Euro and the Politics of Debt
Sandbu, Martin, (2015), “Europe’s Orphan: The Future of the Euro and the Politics of Debt”, Princeton University Press, Οκτώβριος Originally conceived as part of a unifying vision for Europe, the euro is now viewed as a millstone around the neck of a continent crippled by vast debts, sluggish economies, and growing populist dissent. In Europe’s Orphan, leading economic commentator Martin Sandbu presents a compelling defense of the euro. He argues …Read More
Social Policy in the European Union
Anderson, Karen, (2015), “Social Policy in the European Union”, Palgrave-Macmillan publications, Μάρτιος Social policy has become an increasingly prominent component of the European Union’s policy-making responsibilities. Today, for example, a highly developed body of law regulates equal treatment in social security and co-ordinates national security schemes; national health services have opened up to patients and service providers from other states; and rules govern the translation of educational and vocational certificates …Read More