Switzerland in Europe : continuity and change in the Swiss political economy / edited by Christine Trampusch and Andre Mach.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mach, André, 1968-

Trampusch, Christine.

Series:

Routledge advances in European politics ; 72.

Routledge advances in European politics ; 72

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union--Switzerland.

European Union.

Switzerland--Economic policy--21st century.

Switzerland.

European Union countries--Economic policy--21st century.

European Union countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

While Switzerland is well known for its specific political institutions, such as direct democracy, federalism and neutrality, or for its banking secrecy, its socio-economic institutions, which decisively contributed to its prosperity, remain relatively unexplored. This book gives the first systematic overview of Swiss political economy in comparative perspectives. Divided into four sections, the first offers an introduction to Swiss political economy, its major political institutions and Switzerland' relationship to the EU. The remaining three sections provide case studies on differe

Contents:

pt. 1. Political economy, political system and relationship with the EU

pt. 2. Economic actors

pt. 3. Major socio-economic institutions

pt. 4. Economic and social policies.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-10410-5

9786613104106

1-136-81502-3

0-203-82939-5

9780203829394

OCLC:

720055518