Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?

This paper applies examines the process of EU enlargement using public choice theory. It starts by outlining the history of EU enlargement, and continues by examining the theoretical approaches to European integration. The third section explores the different theoretical perspectives on enlargement...

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Main Author: Marek Loužek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of International Relations Prague 2006-03-01
Series:Czech Journal of International Relations
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Online Access:https://ojs3.iir.cz/index.php/cjir/article/view/627
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description This paper applies examines the process of EU enlargement using public choice theory. It starts by outlining the history of EU enlargement, and continues by examining the theoretical approaches to European integration. The third section explores the different theoretical perspectives on enlargement, after which the fourth section explains the use of public choice theory in international relations. The fifth section offers a cost-benefits analysis of enlargement, and the final section analyses the functions of citizens and politicians.
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spelling doaj.art-3048b65260ac4d3db1a89d935811e3832023-02-09T08:25:11ZengInstitute of International Relations PragueCzech Journal of International Relations0323-18442570-94292006-03-01411sCan Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?Marek Loužek This paper applies examines the process of EU enlargement using public choice theory. It starts by outlining the history of EU enlargement, and continues by examining the theoretical approaches to European integration. The third section explores the different theoretical perspectives on enlargement, after which the fourth section explains the use of public choice theory in international relations. The fifth section offers a cost-benefits analysis of enlargement, and the final section analyses the functions of citizens and politicians. https://ojs3.iir.cz/index.php/cjir/article/view/627Public choirce theoryEU enlargementEuropean integrationgame theory
spellingShingle Marek Loužek
Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
Czech Journal of International Relations
Public choirce theory
EU enlargement
European integration
game theory
title Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
title_full Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
title_fullStr Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
title_full_unstemmed Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
title_short Can Public Choice Theory Explain EU Enlargement?
title_sort can public choice theory explain eu enlargement
topic Public choirce theory
EU enlargement
European integration
game theory
url https://ojs3.iir.cz/index.php/cjir/article/view/627
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