The Future European Model: Economic Internationalization and Cultural Decentralization

About the Book

This work by a well-known futurist and Danish diplomat, examines Europe's future, analyzing the deepest currents governing the evolution of Europe in relation to the interaction of culture and technology. The book describes the role of the European nation-states, regions, and enterprises. It provides a sketch of the European role vis-a-vis the United States and Japan. And it outlines the author's view of Europe's passage from the industrial to the immaterial age: the competitive parameter of Europe's future will be primarily that of culture, and the cultural attribute will define the profile of all European enterprises. Culture, knowledge, and entertainment will take over as the engines of future economic development. Moller is buoyant with regard to the future of European integration, and in suggesting culture as the driving force behind that integration, he offers a new and refreshing vision for Europe's future.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Organizing European Cooperation
The Framework for a European Model
Economic Internationalization
Cultural Decentralization
The Immaterial Society in Europe
Europe, USA, and the Far East: The Next Ten Years
Europe in the Nineties
Conclusion

About the Author :
J. ORSTROM MOLLER is State Secretary in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a noted commentator on European affairs and one of the most influential negotiators in the European Community, particularly in the areas of trade and economic affairs. Moller is the author of over 20 books published in Europe.

Review :
"I found his manuscript to be a fascinating intellectual journey. He has a remarkable grasp of what the information revolution is about and how it is pervasively restructuring the world we live in. Many, like the Tofflers, have written in the popular literature about the power of this revolution, but few have had the breadth of background to explore with competence its ramifications across so many domains--military, political, social, and economic. There is something for everyone here who wants to peer into the future, whether they be technologist, politician, soldier, academic, or business person."-Carl H. Builder Senior RAND Research Analyst "It...transcends the oft meaningless boundaries drawn between Europtimists and Euroskeptics and offers an interesting vision concerning the relationship between world, union, state, region, and the individual."- J.H.H. Weiler, Manley O. Hudson Professor of Law Codirector of the European Law Research Center, Harvard Law School "The author traces the economic internationalization and cultural decentralization processes. This attempt gains credibility since he himself is involved personally in these processes. Such an attempt couldn't have been successful if written by an academic or anyone whose personal involvement is either limited or nonexistent."- Dr. Joseph M. Putti National University of Singapore "This provocative volume combines the insights of a seasoned practitioner with a cogent analysis of European integration at a testing period of change. Moller ranges very widely in his quest for explanations for the challenges facing us over the next decade. His optimism about the capacity of the European Union to respond positively to these challenges is very refreshing."- Professor Helen Wallace Sussex European Institute, University of Sussex ?While this book does not throw up any new, earth shattering ideas, it is interesting enough for anyone wanting to gain an overall understanding of the European community-building process and a look into the future of the community?-The Business Times "While this book does not throw up any new, earth shattering ideas, it is interesting enough for anyone wanting to gain an overall understanding of the European community-building process and a look into the future of the community"-The Business Times