Fully revised and updated, this new edition of an already well-established text is easy to use, engagingly written and contains a wealth of pedagogical features. Exploring the European business environment; paying particular attention to the role of member states and how Europe interacts with the rest of the world, the authors examine what is unique about the European business environment - integration - how it has affected the strategy and behaviour of businesses with a European presence. New to this edition is new material on the single European market, the single currency and related policy issues; issues not dealt with elsewhere such as the European consumer, entrepreneurship, sustainability and Europe's relationship with emerging economies like China; an attractive new design and new pedagogical features, including numerous topical case studies to illustrate the themes explored, chapter objectives, discussion questions, boxed supporting information and extensive further reading and resources; and a companion website to provide extra material for students and lecturers European Business is an essential read for all students of international business.