Regionalism in Europe

Introduction. Part I: Theoretical and Institutional Aspects of Regionalism. 1. Federalism with Overlapping Jurisdiction and Variable Levels of Integration: The Concept of FOCI; B.S. Frey, R. Eichenberger. 2. On the Long-Run Effects of Expanding Regionalism; C. Freund. 3. Trade Regionalism in Europe: Towards Integrated Approach; A. Sapir. Part II: Regional Policy in Europe. 4. Regional Economic Convergence: Is European Regional Policy Worth Keeping; M. Boldrin, F. Canova. Part III: Regional Implications of European Monetary Union. 5. Northern Light: Do Optimal Currency Area Criteria Explain Nordic Reluctance to Join EMU? M. Hutchison, M. Bergman. 6. Europe's Outsiders and their Challenges with EMU; A. Fischer. Part IV: Regionalism: The EU and Other Regions. 7. Nordic Integration and European Integration; T. Gylfason. 8. Deep Integration, Nondiscrimination, and Euro-Mediterranean Trade; B. Hoekman, D.E. Konan. 9. Turkey's Strategic Trade Policy Alternatives in a World of Multi-Polar Trade Blocs: Lessons from an Intertemporal, Multi-Region General Equilibrium Model; X. Diao, A.E. Yeldan. 10. Post Lomé Trading Arrangements: The Multilateral Option; L.A. Winters. Index.