The European constitution, welfare states, and democracy

"This book explores how the right to the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital in the European Union legal order affects welfare states. These 'four freedoms', as they are known, are vital instruments for the protection of a European market unencumbered by internal frontiers. The European Constitution, Welfare States and Democracy explore the relationships and conflicts that have emerged between the European constitution and the legal regulation of mixed economies and markets within welfare-states. In particular, it examines the threat posed to the discretionary powers enjoyed by national governments and administrative authorities."--Publisher.