This paper analyses the European budget and the position of the ten new member states. We argue that the EU budget … that the current EU budget setting is, at best, neutral with respect to the EU-wide long-term growth potential and may … actually hamper growth in the majority of the EU countries if the distortionary nature of taxation is taken into account …

with its views on tobacco tax policy in the EU. A 2004 publication issued by the Commission expressed the beliefs that … specific rates. This article reviews and evaluates EU tobacco tax policies. It supports the move towards specific taxation, but …

inputs, the EU has devised a flat-rate scheme that permits them to charge a presumptive rate (approximately equal to the …

EU's total population; and even though their economic output is much lower, it rises dynamically. New members' impact on … the EU policies has nevertheless been limited. This is due not only to the arcane voting rules within the EU, but also to … together and that their influence is thus fairly limited. We argue that as the EU seemingly lacks energy to implement further …

early 2000's both in quot;oldquot; and quot;newquot; EU member states. We estimate effects of labour market institutions on …;oldquot; and quot;newquot; EU members …

these design shortcomings, the EU VAT is in danger of becoming an anachronism compared with modern VATs elsewhere. This …

This paper estimates the external costs of harmful alcohol use in the European Union (EU) and confronts them with the … State, drinkers do not appear to pay their way. This reflects the EU's acquiescence in a formidable alcohol problem. Fifteen …