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    Title: The role of economic theory in WTO arbitrations  Author(s): RUTA, Michele Date: 2013 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: How can economic theory be useful in WTO arbitrations? Motivated by this question, this paper reviews the approach that is often used to determine the level of permissible retaliation in international trade disputes (the, ...
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    Title: European Union competencies in respect of media pluralism and media freedom  Author(s): CMPF Date: 2013 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: This report presents the phenomena of media freedom and pluralism and the major academic and policy debates about their social, political, economic role and implications. It highlights the importance of media freedom and ...
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    Title: The EU Position in Taxation and Development  Author(s): MOGNI, Andrea Date: 2012 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: Tax is a core part of a state building and one of the most visible signs of the social contract between citizens and the State. Fair, transparent and efficient tax systems demonstrate good governance and shape government ...
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    Title: European Defence: Challenges after the Treaty of Lisbon  Author(s): TEIXEIRA, Nuno Severiano Date: 2012 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: This paper argues on European Defence issues, namely, the challenges after the Treaty of Lisbon. The first part analyses, in an historical perspective, the evolution of European defence, from its origins to the implementation ...
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    Title: A New Governance for the European Union and the Euro: Democracy and justice  Author(s): POIARES PESSOA MADURO, Luis Miguel Date: 2012 Type of Publication: Other Series/Report no.: EUI RSCAS PP Abstract: The report provides a democratic explanation for the crisis and the EU’s failure in successfully addressing it so far. It argues that the solution to the crisis and the future of EU governance must depart from a renewed ...