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The market orientation of the 1992 European Community (EC) program has given way to a range of other projects involving institutional integration, eg, European Monetary Union & the EC Social Charter. Inducing this shift was a growing realization that institutional interventions are required to secure & coordinate the integration process. Here, examined is the nature of the EC Social Charter as a positive coordination mechanism. The controversies surrounding the adoption of the charter are outlined, & it is discussed how the clauses of the charter's accompanying action program & recently published draft directives affect existing national systems of labor market regulation. It is concluded that although the charter does not constitute a move toward a harmonized employment regime, it is a serious attempt to bring about greater coherence in community labor markets. 2 Tables, 15 References. Adapted from the source document.

Deregulatory initiatives to resolve high unemployment rates.

With global finance reshaping the world economy, this insightful new book provides a full account of the EU's financial integration strategy, together with a critical assessment arguing the case for social control over global finance. Written by acknowledged experts in European finance, this book discusses key issues from finance to general social developments, encompassing social security systems, employment relations, household saving and borrowing, and the question of economic stability. Thus far, America has been pre-eminent both in global financial markets and international banking - so how should the European Union meet this challenge? Global Finance and Social Europe constructively argues that an active response is required and highlights the importance of an integrated European financial system