Growth versus security: old and new EU members quest for a new economic and social model

This book brings together a wide range of policy experts from both old and new European Union member states, as well as from the US, and presents their insights, observations and research on the future of economic and social models in Europe. This book is an essential companion for all interested in this key issue. ÍNDICE: Foreword - Preface; W.Bienkowski, J.C.Brada & M.-J.Radlo - PART I:THE CREATION AND REFORM OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL - Lessons from Swedenb s Welfare State: An American-Swedish Perspective; B.Swedenborg - Flexicurity in Denmark: A Model for Labor Market Reforms in the EU?; P.K.Madsen - Slovakia: A Story of Reforms; I.MikloE! - The Czech Socio-Economic Model and its Evolution from the Start of Transition to 2007; K.Dyba - Institutional Transplants in the Transformation of Polandb s Economy and Polity; J.Rostowski - The European Union and the New Member Statesb Dilemmas: The Case of Poland; W.Bienkowski - PART II: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SECURITY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE - New Challenges for the European Model and How to Cope With It; K.Aiginger - Beyond Models and Regulations: Eastward Expansion vs. Retrenchment in the 'New' EU?; W.D.Connor - Economic Freedom, Confidence and Growth; S.H.Hanke- PART III: KEY SECTORS IN THE SEARCH FOR GROWTH AND SECURITY - Public Finances and Structural Reforms in the US and the EU: Lessons for the New Member States; F.Keereman & S.Steinlein - Competition and Solidarity in Higher Education: A Reform Proposal Aiming at Improving Quality and Enhancing Security: Example of Hungary; L.Bokros - Growth versus Security Choice and the Generational Difference in Preferences; S.Gomulka - In Search of a Perfect Regulatory System;E.Freyberg - Conclusions; W.Bienkowski, J.C.Brada & M.-J.Radlo

• ISBN: 978-0-230-20053-1
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 304
• Fecha Publicación: 07/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés