European Cohesion Policy

<p>The only comprehensive text available for advanced study and professional reference, this book brings much needed clarity to both the theoretical and practical aspects of EU intervention.</p><p>Integrating both theoretical and practical research in a clear and accessible structure, covering economic, social and territorial issues European Cohesion Policy provides a systematic view of the various stages of the whole policy cycle, looking in detail at:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>the evolution of the problems </li> <li>the design of the policy system </li> <li>the implementation in practice </li> <li>the evaluation of effects .</li> </ul><p>An authoritative analysis of the problems and debates involved, <em>European Cohesion Policy</em> is essential reading for students, policy makers, development workers and researchers working in all aspects of European policy.</p> <p>1. Introduction <strong>Part 1: Assessing the Problems and Identifying their Causes </strong>2. Overall Cohesion; Disparities in Wealth 3. Economic Cohesion; Disparities in Economic Structure 4. Social Cohesion; Disparities in Unemployment and Social Exclusion 5. Territorial Disparities <strong>Part 2: Designing a Solution Oriented Intervention System</strong> 6. Fundamentals of the Intervention System <strong>Part 3: Specifying Objectives and Matching these with Instruments </strong>7. Reaching Objectives by Financial Support 8. Reaching Objectives by Regulation and Coordination <strong>Part 4: Implementing Actions and Delivering Results</strong> 9. Implementation and Delivery <strong>Part 5: Checking Effectiveness and Consistency</strong> 10. Evaluation 11. Coherence with other EU Policies <strong>Part</strong> <strong>6: Drawing Lessons</strong> 12. Conclusions and Outlook</p>