The role of the Delors Committee in the creation of EMU: an epistemic community?

摘要: The agreement on economic and monetary union (EMU) in the European Union (EU) is a significant move integration process. In explanations as to why EMU was accepted incorporated Maastricht Treaty, little attention has been given role of experts this This article examines their creation by focusing Delors Committee that wrote blueprint for which inserted Treaty with few amendments. discusses whether it necessary momentum these held similar ideas about how had proceed. Furthermore, investigates fits definition an 'epistemic community' (Haas 1992) concludes indeed case. closes suggesting conceptual tool could enlarge our understanding expert committees process public policy-making.