For richer, for poorer?: the European Union that never was

摘要

Lyric Hale discusses the European Union’s economic troubles and how they compare withudthe early crises of the US’s federal system. In both cases, she argues, political unity isudinvaluable to ensure the success of these overarching economic projects. But as recentuddevelopments in Europe unfold, it is clear that political consensus is an increasinglyudunlikely prospect.