The limited success of the UNFCCC negotiations has enticed scholars, environmentalists,
and policymakers alike to propose alternative approaches to climate cooperation. This …

Starting from the observation that the European Union now possesses many of the attributes
of modern political systems, Hix and Høyland take an innovative approach to analysing …

Differentiated integration has been the subject of political discussion and academic thought
for a long time. It has also become an important feature of European integration since the …

This innovative and lively book draws upon recent and ongoing research on the EU policy
process and utilizes theoretical concepts from both international relations and public policy …

The European Union is in crisis. Public unease with the project, Euro problems and
dysfunctional institutions give rise to the real danger that the European Union will become …

We survey the economics literature on International Environmental Agreements (IEAs). We
classify the extant literature into the following categories: pure IEA games without linkages …

Differentiated integration has become a durable feature of the European Union and is a
major alternative for its future development and reform. This book provides a comprehensive …

Credence attributes of products are unobservable through search or experience. Some
consumers are willing to pay a premium for their provision, and in addition, citizens can …

Plurilateral agreements in the context of the World Trade Organization (WTO) allow sub-sets
of countries to agree to commitments in specific policy areas that only apply to signatories …

EU member states desiring deeper integration often call for a multispeed approach to
pursue ambitious projects without the hinderance of laggards. At other times, laggards have …