The existence of a 'European' economy is often taken for granted, and there is a great deal of academic and public debate about an alleged 'European' socio-economic model. Inspired by a constructivist approach, this workshop seeks to problematize such assumptions. It will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars interested in the processes through which a 'European' economic space has been created in the first place. Case studies will consider the role of discourses and material culture, as well as that of government and business practices.
PROGRAM
9.00 |
Introduction – Thomas Fetzer, Central European University |
Session 1: Constructing a European economic space |
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9.30
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Guido Thiemeyer, Université Cergy-Pontoise The integration of European economies: A long-term view |
10.15 |
Frank Schipper, Leiden University Infrastructure networks and the creation of a European economic space |
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Coffee Break |
11.30 |
Ben Rosamond, University of Copenhagen Market-making and the European Union |
12.15
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James Gilgrist, University of Plymouth Securitising the Eurozone: Economic Insecurity and the Consolidation of a European Economic Space |
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Lunch |
Session 2: Constructing European economic cultures and interests |
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14.00 |
Amparo Serrano-Pascual, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Economic Europeanness and the ‘European social model’ |
14.45 |
Michael Strange, University of Malmö European economic interests in the WTO |
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Coffee Break |
16.00 |
Klaus Kiran Patel, University of Maastricht The post-war rise of the ’European farmer’ |
16.45 |
Thomas Fetzer, Central European University Branding ‘Europe’ |
17.30 |
Final discussion |