European Cohesion

This book addresses the problem of cohesion in the European Union. It examines EU cohesion policies and other policies which significantly reduce the likelihood of cohesion being achieved. It challenges the idea that regional policy is a form of wealth distribution. It argues that cohesion, rather than being an objective in its own right, has been systematically redefined as a tool of competitiveness, and that neoliberal economic priorities have led to the privileging of regional autonomy over cohesion.

Autorentext

Chris Rumford is Visiting Fellow at City University, London.

Inhalt

List of Tables Preface Acknowledgements A Framework for Studying Cohesion Regional Policy and Cohesion Trans-European Networks and Cross-Border Projects State Aids and the European Union: Competition Policy or Industrial Policy? Metaphors or Cohesion Notes Bibliography Index