You Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You: The Impact Of Redistribution On Attitudes Towards Europe

摘要: European studies unanimously designate 1992 as a breaking point in public opinion. The dramatic drop support for Europe has been analyzed side-effect of the Maastricht Treaty: establishment Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) raised citizens’ awareness economic implications EMU. In this paper I hypothesize that financial pressures came along with EMU concerns about potential consequences level social protection labour market (de-) regulation. This assesses empirical validity hypothesis by analyzing effect redistribution on over time, three steps. investigate first effects general Europe. Then, narrow down focus to EU's impact protection. Finally, specific policy. provides Time Series Cross Section analysis opinion fifteen member states, from 1996 2006, using Eurobarometer data. analyses conjointly show robust attitudes towards contribute our understanding foundations political multi-level regimes. produces allegiance can almost compete one induced national redistribution. But, when it comes which authority should be charge protection, does not translate easily into strong preferences competences. Specific policy results cost/benefit calculation effect: people want delegate EU their system fails them.