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

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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)

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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.

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  • Kerry E. Howell, 2004. "Theoretical Perspectives on European Policy-Making: An Empirical Study of Financial Services," Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, , vol. 15(2), pages 153-174, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jinter:v:15:y:2004:i:2:p:153-174
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