Towards Convergence in Europe: Institutions, Labour and Industrial Relations

This book aims to answer a number of important questions. To what extent have European countries converged or diverged with EU-wide economic and social indicators over the past 20 years? What have been the drivers of convergence? Why do some countries lag behind, while others experience continuous u...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Edward Elgar Publishing 2019
Subjects:
EU
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