The Perils of False Analogies or Big Ideas, and the Prospects for 'Deep Integration' in North America.

The paper critically explores the shortcomings of the European model applied to the North American context, as well as the notion of a "Big Idea" as a basis for deeper integration. The next section assesses possible alternatives on the basis of their political feasibility. Finally, the paper examines the premise that deeper integration in North America is possible, but is unlikely to proceed through a big leap forward. ..PAT.-Conference Proceeding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]