pt. 1. Institutionalism and the Mediterranean area -- part 2. Liberalization and macroeconomic performance in the Mediterranean -- part 3. Privatization, labour markets and productivity in the Mediterranean -- part 4. Social welfare and public policy in the Mediterranean.

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