'Any student venturing to Europe for the first time should go in the company of Rick Steves and Larry Neal. Where Steves' guides provide an entertaining introduction to the main tourist sites, Neal's book offers an accessible analysis of Europe's major economies and institutions. Particularly valuable are Neal's historical walking tours, where he shows how powerfully Europe's history continues to influence its economic arrangements and performance. Highly recommended for the first-time visitor.' Barry Eichengreen, University of California, Berkeley
'The author gives more than one analysis of Europe and the European Union, because he balances an insider's perspective with an American view on European economic structures. This makes this textbook indispensable for both the European and the non-European instructor and student.' Gregor van der Beek, University of Koblenz-Landau