Ireland and the European Union: Lessons for Romania
International Conference Present and Future Challenges of the Common EU Policies, Jean Monnet Chair Action, pp. 265-271, 2008
6 Pages Posted: 6 Sep 2009
Date Written: 2008
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to reflect on the experience of Ireland as a member of the European Union (EU) and offer insights that will be of use to Romanian policy makers, planners and businesses as they endeavor to maximise the short, medium and long-term benefits of membership. Ireland’s experience has in the main been positive. Membership has provided access to finance, expertise and technology. Ireland has also benefited from the stability of economic and monetary union, the efficiency gains of competition policy and the reallocation of regional resources. This paper proposes that Romania can learn from both the positive and negative experiences of Ireland.
Keywords: European Union, Ireland, Romania, Competition Policy, EMU, Regional Policy
JEL Classification: I20
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