Economic Union

/ɪˈkɑːnəˌmɪk ˈjuːnjən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A type of trade bloc composed of a common market with a customs union and policy harmonization among member states to allow free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor.
    The European Economic Union aims to integrate economic policies among its member countries.

Forms

  • economic union

Commentary

An economic union represents a high level of integration beyond customs unions and common markets, involving unified economic policies.

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