Convergence, Cohesion and Integration in the European Union tackles the fundamental theoretical and empirical issues underlying the process of European integrat

The introduction of the single currency in the European economic space constitutes without doubt the most visible step towards monetary and economic integration

This book contributes fresh theoretical and empirical evidence on patterns of regional production structures, specialization, regional disparities, convergence

EU Cohesion policy accounts for a major share of the EU budget and is central to economic and social development in many European countries. This book provides