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European Union Studies (KTE10220-K3, INHK931E,

TTBE0030-K1-EN)

Szabolcs Pásztor

Assistant lecturer

Department of World Economy and International Relations

E-mail: [email protected]

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European Union Studies

• BA in MBA 6th semester, Erasmus BA III 6th

semester, Electrical Engineering BSc 3rd semester,

full-time training

• 2 + 0, 2/3 credits

• 2013/14 Autumn semester,

• Wednesday 12 p.m. – 2 p.m in C/9

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The Lecturer

Szabolcs Pásztor

DE-KTK, Building C, Room 8 (C/8)

Tel.: (52) 416-580-77049


Office hours: Tuesday 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.,

Thursday 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.

(Writing an e-mail is highly recommended before coming!)

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The Aim of the Course

Surveying the European Union’s evolution from the

Rome Treaty to the present, the course captures the full

story of Europe’s ongoing integration, its changing

identity, and its increasing importance as a global actor

in the 21st century.

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The Aim of the Course

The course consists of the history, institutions and

policies of the European Union, lays out the major

elements of the European integration and explain how

the European Union functions.

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Mid-term requirements

• Max. 3 absences,

• Continuous participation in the lectures and

involvement in the discussions

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End-term requirements

• Written exam at the end of the semester

• 3 exam possibilities

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Evaluation

• Written exam at the end of the semester (100%)

• Final evaluation: 0–59% failed (1), 60–69%

acceptable (2), 70–79% medium (3), 80–89% good

(4), 90–100% excellent (5)

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Compulsory reading

• Horvath, Z. (2011): Handbook on the European

Union. 4th edition, HVG-Orac Lapkiadó Kft,

Budapest.

• Birol A. Yesilada – David M. Wood (2010): The

Emerging European Union, 5th edition, Longman-

Pearson, Washington.

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Compulsory reading

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Further readings

• Dinan, D. (2010): Ever Closer Union – An

Introduction to European Integration. 4th edition,

Palgrave Macmillan, London.

• Blanke, H. J. – Mangiameli, S. (Eds.) (2012): The

European Union after Lisbon. Springer-Verlag,

Berlin – Heidelberg.

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Further readings

• Ott, A. – Vos, E. (Eds.) (2009): Fifty Years of

European Integration: Foundations and Perspectives.

T.M.C. Asser Press, The Hague.

• Baldwin, R. – Wyplosz, C. (2009): The Economics

of European Integration. 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill,

London.

• The official website of the EU: www.europa.eu

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Useful links

• EU Bookshop: www.bookshop.europa.eu

• EU Single Market: www.singlemarket20.eu

• Eurostat: www.ec.europa.eu/eurostat

• European Commission: www.ec.europa.eu

http://www.bookshop.europa.eu/

http://www.singlemarket20.eu/

http://www.ec.europa.eu/eurostat



http://www.ec.europa.eu/

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Course outline I

• Introduction

• History and Development of European Integration I

• History and Development of European Integration II

• The Institutional Structure of the European Union

• The Union’s Competences, Decision-making and

Legislation in the EU, EU Law

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Course outline II

• The Internal Market and the Four Freedoms

• The Budget of the EU, Competition Policy,

Consumer Policy, Public Health Policy, Cultural and

Audiovisual Policy

• The Economic and Monetary Union, The Common

Agricultural Policy and the Common Fisheries

Policy

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Course outline III

• The Common Transport Policy and Trans-European

Networks,

• Regional Policy – Economic, Social and Territorial

Cohesion in the EU

• Education, Vocational Training, Youth and Sport

Policies, Employment and Social Policy

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Course outline IV

• Industrial and Enterprise Policy, Research and

Technological Development Policy, Energy Policy,

• Environmental Policy

• Justice and Home Affairs in the European Union,

The External Policies of the European Union

• Enlargement policy

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The algorithm of the lectures

1. Introduction:

Europe vs. USA

2. History of the EU:

Treaties, people, dates

3. Institutions

Triangle,

agencies and

other

institutions 4. Law and Decision-

making:

Process, participants

5. Internal market

and common policies:

Diffent policies

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Today’s lecture

(18th September 2013)

The USA and Europe

(European Union)

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You are going to hear about…

• Some important facts on Europe and the European

Union

• The main differences between Europe and the USA

• How competitive the EU is in comparison with the

USA

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Europe

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The EU – 508 million people,

28 countries

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The EU symbols

The European flag The European anthem

Europe Day, 9 May The motto: United in diversity

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24 official languages

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Enlargement: from 6 to 27 countries

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EU population in the world

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EU area compared to the RoW

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How rich is the EU in the world?

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GDP per inhabitant in the EU

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How big are the EU-countries?

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How many people live in the EU?


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Europe and the USA

Two Different Social Models











General government expenditures,

% of GDP, 2000











Government expenditures on social

programs, % of GDP, 1998











Government subsidies and transfers,

% of GDP, 1870-1998










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Linguistic fractionalization










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Old age dependency











Stock of migrant as

% of population, 2000











Americans at Work,

Europeans on Holiday

Europe and the USA










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Hours worked annually, 1960-2002











Diffences

of work

hours

compared

with workd

hours in the

US











Distribution

of 52-week

year into

weeks

worked and

not worked










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No-vacation nation

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Decline in hours worked weekly and

the rising marginal tax rate











Percentage

of hours

worked

annually

covered by

collective

bargaining

agreements











Average

vacation

time in the

US along

with

unionization

rate











Job Security, Job Regulations and 14

and more Unemployed

Europe and the USA











Unemploy-

ment rates

and

employment

ratio











Technology, Research and

Universities

Europe and the USA











State expenditures on British and

Italian universities in USD










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Ratios of students to faculty, 1999











Competition, Innovation, and the

Myth of National Champions

Europe and the USA











Government

grants to

French

companies











Interest Groups against

Liberalization

Europe and the USA










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Total cartel fines and decisions











The Juridical System and the

Cost of Doing Business

Europe and the USA










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Efficiency of the judicial system










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Cost of legal services










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Housing finance and homeownership











Time and

costs

regarded to

open a

business











Europe and the USA

A United Europe?










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EU legislation by policy domain











The Rhetoric of Dirigisme and

Coordination

Europe and the USA











Europe and the USA

The Euro










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Problems before putting in use











Europe and the USA

Budget fixes











General government expenditures,

% of GDP, 2000











What does and average

American think about the

government?










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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR5BfQ4rEqQ

Why is Ronald Wilson Reagan an

average American?















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According to Reagan…











• `I don’t belive in a government that protects us from

ourselves.´

• `People don’t s ta rt wars, governments do.´












• `The best minds are not in government. If any were,

business would hire them (right) away.´

• ``The nine most terrifying words in the English are:

`I’m from the government a nd I’m here to help.´´












Deficit to

GDP ratios

of the EU

and US,

1975-2005











Percentage of individuals at

risk of poverty, 2003










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Micro level differences between the

USA and Europe











• Individualism – individual initiative, personal

achievement, independence, self-reliance, one’s position in

society is determined by one’s own achievements not by

status or age

• Low context culture – task centered, primary purpose

of communication is to exchange information

American Culture











• Egaliatarianism – equal right, equal obligations, equal

opportunities based on individual merit

American Culture











• Punctuality

• Strict deadlines – time is money concept

• Working from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5

pm – long hours and overtime common practice

Working practices in the USA











• Ranks and titles are important

• Final decisions are made by someone who has

chief authority

• Personal relationships are weak

Structure and hierarchy in companies











• Personal competence, professionalism,

accountability,

• Developing personal relationships is not important

• Clear distinction between colleagues and friends in

social life – meeting are formal

Working relationships











• Begin and end a business meeting with a firm

handshake

• Maintaining eye contact

• Exchanging business card (resource for further

information)

• The ultimate aim is a signed contract

Business practices in the USA











• Addressing your partner with the title of Mr, Mrs,

Dr, etc.

• Politeness is highly valued in the USA

• Participate in the small talk is vital

Business etiquette in the USA











• Gift giving is discouraged or limited by many US

companies

• No hugging and other form of direct contact –

Americans respect their privacy and personal

space

Business etiquette in the USA











Some interesting

business initiations

The above mentioned is manifested in

the American business ideas











Mindezek következménye

• Heat Attack Grill










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Rent-A-Chicken











Doing business in the

European Union

What about the EU?










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What you have learned

• Some facts on Europe and the EU

• The main differences between the USA and the EU

• Some important aspects of competitiveness

• How to compare two different countries (continents,

markets, social models etc.)

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• Alberto Alesina – Francesco Giavazzi:

Future of Europe: Reform or Decline.

MIT Press, 200 p. (ISBN 978 026 251 204 6)

Further readings

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History and Development of

European Integration I

(1945-1992)

Next time

(25 September 2013)

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Many thanks for

your attention!

Szabolcs Pasztor

Assistant lecturer

University of Debrecen,

Department of World Economy and International Relations

DE-KTK, C/8

Office hours: Tuesday 11.00 a.m. – 12 p.m.,

Thursday 1.00 p.m. – 2 p.m.


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