Case Study - EU

Question 1

How many members is there?

Answer 1

27

Question 2

Aims?

Answer 2

1. Reduce tariffs and trade barriers
2. Allow free movement of labour & capitol
3. Establish common external tariffs for imports from outside the EU
4. Establish common policies

Question 3

Aims of CAP?

Answer 3

1. Increase agricultural productivity
2. Ensure a fair standard of living for farmers
3. Ensure reasonable consumer prices
4. Maintain agricultural enployment

Question 4

Problems of CAP

Answer 4

1. Intensive farming - damages the environment
2. Surplus production
3. Vunerable to fraud

Question 5

Advantages

Answer 5

1. Representation in world affairs for smaller nations
2. Increased trade - increased QOL
3. Reduced risk of war
4. ease of movement for jobs

Question 6

Disadvantages

Answer 6

1. Cost of CAP
2. Threat of federal government
3. Financial burden of Eastern Europe
4. Some countries may lose out
5. Can reduce trade outside the EU