ECON 225 - Political Economy of the European Integration

3SS, QPh
First Semester. The course provides analysis of the economic rationale for the European Union, evidence on the development of trade and growth in the EU, details of the Single Market program, analysis of convergence and disparities within the EU and the recent EU enlargement integrating Central European economies. Focus will be on integration theory and measurement and analysis of EU policy making illustrated with current issues such as Economic and Monetary Union and employment and trade policies.

Prerequisites & Notes
ECON 101 or equivalent.
Mr. Cleeton

Credits: 3 hours