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
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9.00 |
Introduction – Thomas Fetzer, Central European University |
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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 |
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10.15 |
Frank Schipper, Leiden University Infrastructure networks and the creation of a European economic space |
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Coffee Break |
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11.30 |
Ben Rosamond, University of Copenhagen Market-making and the European Union |
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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 |
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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’ |
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14.45 |
Michael Strange, University of Malmö European economic interests in the WTO |
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Coffee Break |
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16.00 |
Klaus Kiran Patel, University of Maastricht The post-war rise of the ’European farmer’ |
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16.45 |
Thomas Fetzer, Central European University Branding ‘Europe’ |
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17.30 |
Final discussion |