This new text introduces the history, evolution and contemporary state of one of the European Union's most important, expensive and controversial policies. It examines the role that cohesion policy plays in European integration, as well as in economic development across regions, and analyzes the key debates and issues at stake.
Michael Baun is Marguerite Langdale Pizer Professor of International Politics at Valdosta State University, USA.Dan Marek is Jean Monnet Lecturer in Politics and European Studies at Palacky University, Czech Republic.
1. Introduction2. The Origins and Early Evolution of Cohesion Policy3. The Transformation of Cohesion Policy: Alignment with the EU's Growth and Competitiveness Strategy4. Cohesion Policy and the EU Budget5. Implementing Cohesion Policy6. Cohesion Policy and Multilevel Governance7. The Economic Impact of Cohesion Policy8. Conclusion: The Future of Cohesion Policy.
Mark Rhinard, Neill Nugent, William E. Paterson, Sweden) Rhinard, Mark (Stockholm University, UK) Nugent, Neill (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Paterson, William E. (University of Birmingham, William E Paterson
Stephan Keukeleire, Tom Delreux, Belgium) Keukeleire, Stephan (University of Leuven (KUL) and College of Europe, Belgium) Delreux, Tom (Universite Catholique de Louvain