International economic integration has played a significant part in economic policy decisions for most countries and regions throughout the world over decades.

International economic integration can in many ways be seen as one of the everyday consequences of globalization. As communication lines grow shorter, more and

First published in 1962, The Theory of Economic Integration provides an excellent exposition of a complex and far-reaching topic. Professor Balassa has been rem

'International Handbook on the Economics of Integration edited by Miroslav Jovanovi? provides timely and rich academic contributions to considerations of the wi