A discussion of the theories of free trade areas and customs, monetary, and economic unions, and the related historical experience of Europe. Topics include: currency area and the euro, coordination of fiscal policy and the EU budget, common agricultural policy, labour mobility, and regional policy. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 and ECON 1002, or FYSM 1003. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
A discussion of the theories of free trade areas and customs, monetary, and economic unions, and the related historical experience of Europe. Topics include: currency area and the euro, coordination of fiscal policy and the EU budget, common agricultural policy, labour mobility, and regional policy. Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 and ECON 1002, or FYSM 1003. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
