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Decision rules, membership and political centralization in the European Union

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  • Andreas Kyriacou, 2009. "Decision rules, membership and political centralization in the European Union," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 27(2), pages 143-158, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:27:y:2009:i:2:p:143-158
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-008-9086-2
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    Keywords

    Decision rules; Credibility problem; Preference heterogeneity; Economies of scale and scope; D71; D78; H77;
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    JEL classification:

    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • D78 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation
    • H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism

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