Theoretical Perspectives on European Policy-Making: An Empirical Study of Financial Services

Kerry E. Howell
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Kerry E. Howell: Ashcroft International Business School, Anglia Polytechnic University, Rivermead Campus, Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, UK Tel +44 (0) 1245 493131 Fax +44 (0) 1245 490835 e-mail: k.e.howell@apu.ac.uk

Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, 2004, vol. 15, issue 2, 153-174

Abstract: How are we to understand European integration? There are a number of theories that attempt to shed-light on the integration process each considering that a particular political explanation provides the best means of interpretation. Intergovernmentalism proposes that the only way to understand European integration is through the actions of nation-states. Neo functionalism emphasises the extent to which sub-national interests and a supranational authority provides economic benefit and political acceptance of the process. Through a study of life insurance this paper investigates the extent of sector involvement in EU policy making and analyses the utilisation of sub-national actors, supranationality and spillover in the process of European integration.

Date: 2004
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