Considers The Way In Which The European Union Has Affected Autonomy In Macroeconomic Policy-making Of The Member States. It Begins With An Introduction To Economic Ideas, And Explores Current Themes Surrounding Monetary And Fiscal Policy And European Integration, Including Economic Policy Co-ordination, Objectives In National Policy-making And Motivations For Participating In The European Monetary System. Particular Focus Is Given To The Larger Member States: * The United Kingdom * Germany * France * Italy.