Dr G J Whitwell. Entry into the honours programme in economic history or a combined honours programme including economic history, a postgraduate diploma or a master's programme in the faculty. Second semester Three hours a week of seminars On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• understand why the European community was formed and how and why its membership has become progressively enlarged;
• understand the economic policy-making process within the EC and its limitations and constraints;
• understand the impact on constituent economies of a range of economic policies;
• understand the problems in achieving economic integration; and
• apply microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and analysis to the economic policies of the European Community.

This subject focuses on the establishment of, and subsequent changes in, the European Community (EC) and its constituent economies. It analyses the evolution and effects of a variety of EC policies, including industrial and competition policies, the common agricultural policy, regional policies, monetary arrangements, social policies, and trade policies. Attention is given to analysing the difficulties which have been, and continue to be, encountered in integrating the various EC economies. Written work not exceeding 4,000 words (40%) and a 2-hour examination at the end of the semester (60%).