Now in its sixth edition this successful title offers a comprehensive guide to the history, institutions, economics and policies of the European Union. The book is a contributed volume; 12 of the 25 chapters are written by El-Agraa and the others by contributors, all leading academics in their field throughout Europe. The book is split into four parts: Part One Presents the reader with a background to the EU, covering historical topics, institutions and statistical records.Part Two Covers the theory, the measurement of and an analysis of economic integration. Assesses the benefits and problems of internal integration.Part Three EU Policies. Coverage includes agriculture, the EMS, single currency and EMU , energy, environment, industry, regionalism, regulation, taxation, trade and transport.Part Four An analysis of future developments and possible further enlargement.