The transformation from a closed and inward-looking economy to an active integration into the European Union is one which a number of countries are facing. This book examines the experience of southern European countries where such transformation has occurred within a short space of time and has been accompanied by important socio-political developments including the consolidation of democracy. The various contributors focus on the motivation for economic change, the problems encountered and the lessons to be learnt.

1 Editor already established Macmillan author2 Contributors well-known experts in their field3 Book not only focuses on economic transformation, it includes variety of social and political impacts as well4 Topical, especially in Southern Europe as economic transformation is ongoing in the area

Dedication List of Tables and Figures Notes on the Contributors Economic Change in Southern Europe: Prospects for Convergence; H.D.Gibson Economic Change and the Process of Democratisation in Southern Europe; M.Roccas & T.Padoa-Schioppa The Internationalisation of Southern European Economics; L.T.Katseli Tourism as an Agent of Economic Transformation in Southern Europe; A.M.Williams Labour Market Segmentation and Informal Work; E.Mingione Industrial Policy for Southern Europe; A.Lyberaki The Politics of Industrial Privatisation: Spain, Portugal and Greece in a European Perspective; G.Pagoulatos & V.Wright The Changing Role of Finance in Southern European Economies: Will there be an Improvement in Economic Performance?; H.D.Gibson, Y.Stournaras & E.Tsakalotos The Community's Redistributive and Development Role in the Post-Maastricht Era; A.Mitsos Concluding Remarks; H.D.Gibson Index