European Integration and Economic Development: Impact of Regional Integration on Economic Growth and Geography

DION, David Pascal

ISBN 10: 3843372764 / ISBN 13: 9783843372763

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: European Integration and Economic Development: Impact of Regional Integration on Economic Growth and Geography
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843372764
• ISBN 13: 9783843372763
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The world trading system is divided into an expanding succession of free and regional trade areas (RTA) whose implications for growth and convergence are still debated. While the European Union pursues its integration through deepening and widening, MERCOSUR and ASEAN continue their own economic integration. The rationale of regional integration is its expected impact on the prosperity and welfare of member countries. What are the gains and losses associated with membership to an RTA? Do regional unions promote convergence or divergence of income levels amongst member countries? Does regionalization impede or foster world welfare? This book provides one of the most complete evaluation of the impact of regional integration on economic development. Our research based on a synthesis between new growth and new geography theories indicates where, following the integration process, the creation (and destruction) of goods, services and capital will occur and how regional integration can encourage the transition towards economic convergence.

About the Author

David Pascal Dion works for the European Commission. He completed his PhD dissertation in economics at Paris Dauphine University and Mannheim University. His main research areas are European affairs, international relations, regional integration and economic development.