In The European Union: Economics, Policies and History, 2nd Edition the author builds on the success and popularity of the first edition by using a combination of economics, politics and history, to give the reader a strong grounding in European integration and why and how policies are put in place.

The book is designed to appeal to a broad range of people studying the European Union. Susan Senior Nello's clear, non-technical explanations and use of appendices for more detailed discussion of theory, ensures the book will appeal to students from a range of disciplines.