Richard Griffiths
Professor emeritus of International Studies
- Name
- Prof.dr. R.T. Griffiths
- Telephone
- +31 70 800 9938
- r.t.griffiths@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Richard Griffiths is Professor Emeritus of International Studies.
Richard Griffiths is Professor Emeritus of International Studies.
Professor Griffiths graduated in economic history and Russian studies at Swansea University College and holds a Phd in History from Cambridge university. He worked at the Centre for Innovation (Leiden University, Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs), the Institute for History (Leiden University, Faculty of Humanities), the University of Manchester, VU Amsterdam and the European University Institute in Florence.
At Leiden University, professor Griffiths set up the MA in European Union Studies and the BA in International Studies.
His expertise lies in the field of European integration and in the critical analysis of the data employed in social science and economics analyses. He is one of the few academics still around who remembers when writing was done with a pen and a set of index cards. He enjoys syllabus design and experimenting with new innovatory teaching and research methods.
Professor emeritus of International Studies
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculteitsbureau
- International Studies
- Broad M. & Griffiths R.T. (2022), Britain, the Division of Western Europe and the Creation of EFTA, 1955–1963. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Griffiths R.T. (2012), “The Founding Fathers”. Oxford: Oxford Handbook on the European Union.
- Griffiths R.T. (2010), “EFTA and European Integration, 1973-1994. Vindication and Marginalisation”. In: , EFTA 1960-2010. Elements of 50 Years of European History: University of Iceland Press.
- Griffiths R.T. (2010), “The Origins of EFTA”. In: Bryn K. & Einarsson G. (Eds.), EFTA 1960-2010. Elements of 50 Years of European History: University of Iceland Press.
- Griffiths R.T. (2010), The Development of Development Economics. In: Dierikx M. (Ed.), Diplomacy and Development.. The Hague: Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of editors of Diplomatic Documents.
- Griffiths R.T. (Ed.) (2010), 'European Identities' in Ma Xiaoqiang and G. Ying (eds) The European Integration and the Sustainable Development of Northwest China. Chicago: World Book Publishing House.
- Griffiths R.T. (2008), The Landscape of European Studies in European Universities. In: Holland M., Jora S. & Ryan P. (Eds.), The Future of European Studies in Asia.
- Griffiths R.T. (2008), European Identities. In: Xiaoqiang Ma & Ying G. (Eds.), The European Integration and the Sustainable Development of Northwest China. Chicago: World Book Publishing House. 3-16.
- Griffiths R.T. (2008), Development Aid: Some Reference Points for Historical Research. In: Pharo H. & Pohle M. (Eds.), The Aid Rush. Aid regimes in Northern Europe during the Cold War. Oslo: Oslo UP.
- Wiesebron M.L. & Griffiths R.T. (Eds.) (2008), Processos de integração regional e cooperação intercontinental desde 1989. Porto Alegre: Editora da UFRGS.
- Quispel G.C. & Griffiths R.T. (2006), When borders move; an agenda for historical research, EUROLIMES 1(1): 34-46.
- Griffiths R.T. (2004), Turks lidmaatschap: implicaties voor het EU-begroting. In: Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.), Turkije in Europa. Turkije en Lidmaatschap van de Europese Unie. Utrecht: Lemma. 177-192.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (2004), De poreuze muren van het Fort Europa. De EU en de illegale grensmigratie. In: Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (Eds.), Immigratie en asiel in Europa. Een lange weg naar gemeenschappelijkheid?. Utrecht: Lemma. 81-100.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (2004), Good Intentions and Hidden Motives. Turkey-EU relations in an Historical Perspective. In: Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.), Turkey and the EU Enlargement. Processes of Incorporation. Istanbul: Bilgi UP. 13-27.
- Griffiths R.T. (2004), Turkey and EU Finances. In: Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.), Turkey and the EU Enlargement. Processes of Incorporation. Istanbul: Bilgi UP. 172-188.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (2004), Goede bedoelingen en onuitgesproken motieven. De relaties tussen de EU en Turkije in historisch perspectief. In: Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.), Turkije in Europa. Turkije en Lidmaatschap van de Europese Unie. Utrecht: Lemma. 21-32.
- Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.) (2004), Turkije in Europa. Turkije en Lidmaatschap van de Europese Unie. Utrecht: Lemma.
- Griffiths R.T. & Özdemir D. (Eds.) (2004), Turkey and the EU Enlargement. Processes of Incorporation. Istanbul: Bilgi UP.
- Griffiths R.T., Asbeek Brusse W. & Broeders D. (Eds.) (2004), Immigratie en asiel in Europa. Een lange weg naar gemeenschappelijkheid?. Utrecht: Lemma.
- Griffiths R.T. (2004), Failure and success. Reflections on the history of IGCs, 1951-2001, Leidschrift 19(1): 135-149.
- Griffiths R.T. & Sergeev V. (2003), Economic Reconstruction. A comparison of Post-war Europe and Post-Soviet Russia (in Russian). Moscow: Letny Stad.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (2003), Europees landbouwbeleid op de helling? Anatomie van beleidsinertie en hervormingsdruk, Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus (ACS) june/july: .
- Griffiths R.T. (2002), Waarom kunnen wij het GLB niet hervormen. Griffiths R.T., Asbeek Brusse W. & Bouma J. (Eds.), De toekomst van het Europese Gemeenschappelijk Landbouwbeleid. Actuele vraagstukken en perspectieven voor Nederland. . Utrecht: Lemma. 49-62.
- Griffiths R.T. & Bloemen E.S.A. (2002), Resisting Revolution in the Netherlands. Barjot D. (Ed.), Catching up with America. Productivity Missions and the Diffusion of American Economic and Technological Influence after the Second World War. . Parijs: Université Sorbonne Press. 113-121.
- Griffiths R.T., Asbeek Brusse W. & Bouma J. (Eds.) (2002), De toekomst van het Europese Gemeenschappelijk Landbouwbeleid. Actuele vraagstukken en perspectieven voor Nederland. Utrecht: Lemma.
- Griffiths R.T. (2002), 'The Foundations of European Integration' (in het Russisch), Polis 2002(4): 135-145.
- Griffiths R.T. (2002), De maat genomen: de Nederlandse economie in de 19e eeuw, BMGN: Low Countries Historical Review 117(3): 352-363.
- Griffiths R.T. (2000), First Constitution. The European Political Union 1952-1954. London: Federal Trust.
- Griffiths R.T. & Tachibanaki T. (2000), From Austerity to Affluence: The Turning-point in Modern Societies. In: Griffiths R.T. & Tachibanaki T. (Eds.), From Austerity to Affluence: The Transformation of the Socio-Economic Structure of estern Europe and Japan. London 1-24.
- Griffiths R.T. (2000), Economic Growth and Overfull Employment in Western Europe. In: Griffiths R.T. & Tachibanaki T. (Eds.), From Austerity to Affluence: The Transformation of the Socio-Economic Structure of estern Europe and Japan. London 60-81.
- Griffiths R.T. & Tachibanaki T. (Eds.) (2000), From Austerity to Affluence. The Transformation of the Socio-Economic Structure of Western Europe and Japan. London: MacMillan.
- Griffiths R.T. (1999), Two Souls, One thought? The EEC, the USA and the Management of the International Monetary System. In: Griffiths R.T. & Brinkley D. (Eds.), John F. Kennedy and Europe. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State UP. 189-211.
- Griffiths R.T. & Brinkley D. (Eds.) (1999), John F. Kennedy and Europe. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press.
- Griffiths R.T. (1999), Verloren toekomsten. Economische voorspellingen sinds de Tweede Wereldoorlog, Internationale Spectator 53(1): 12-17.
- Griffiths R.T. (1998), Paradise Lost or Paradise Regained? Cartsl policy and cartel legislation in the Netherlands. In: Martin S. (Ed.), Competition Policy in Europe. Amsterdam 15-39.
- Griffiths R.T. (1998), In search of renewal. Contemporary economic history at a juncture. In: Herlitz L. (Ed.), Mellon ökonomi og Historie. Aalborg 11-27.
- Griffiths R.T. (1998), Dank U mijnheer Monnet. ik zal er voor zorgen. Enige contrafactuele beschouwingen over het oprichten van organisaties en de oorsprong van de Europese integratie. Bossenbroek M.P., Mout M.E.H.N. & Musterd C. (Eds.), Met de Franse Slag. Opstellen voor H.L. Wesseling. . Leiden 107-122.
- Griffiths R.T. (1998), [in Thai] Dank U mijnheer Monnet; ik zal er voor zorgen. Enige contrafactuele beschouwingen over het oprichten van organisaties en de oorsprong van de Europese integratie, Journal of European Studies [Chulongkorn University] 6(1): 81-99.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), How should we look at Marshall Aid?. In: Labohm H. (Ed.), The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan in Retrospect and in Prospect. Clingendael: NN. 15-17.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), Het jaar 1947. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), Van strohalm tot strategie: het Marshall-plan in perspectief. Assen: van Gorcum. 5-15.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), Het Marshall-Plan: kan de geschiedenis ons nog iets leren?. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), Van strohalm tot strategie: het Marshall-Plan in perspectief. Assen: van Gorcum. 123-134.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), The Creation of Europe's Supranational Institutions, 1945-1958. In: Jorgensen K.-E. (Ed.), Reflective Approaches to European Governance. London: NN. 87-106.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), The Economic Development of the EEC. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), The Economic Development of the EEC. London: Edward Elgar. xii-xxii.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), An Act of Creative Leadership. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), Explorations in OEEC History. Parijs: NN. 235-256.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), Agricultural Development and Agricultural Trade, 1945-1973. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), The Economic Development of the EEC. London: NN. 350-364.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (1997), The Incidence of International Manufacturing Cartels in Post-War Europe. In: Morelli C. (Ed.), Cartels and Market Management in the Post War World. NN: NN. 78-117.
- Griffiths R.T. (Ed.) (1997), Explorations in OEEC History. Paris: OECD.
- Griffiths R.T. (Ed.) (1997), The Economic Development of the EEC. London: Edward Elgar.
- Griffiths R.T., Schregardus P.A., Telkamp G.J. & Timmermans L.W.M. (Eds.) (1997), Van strohalm tot strategie: het Marshall-plan in perspectief. Assen: van Gorcum.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), The Beyen Plan. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), The Economic Development of the EEC. London: NN. 123-140.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), De institutionele benadering van de Marshall-hulp, Atlantisch Onderwijs Paper : 14-25.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), Early cartel legislation and cartel policy in the Netherlands. In memoriam: the Economic Competition Act (1956-1997), Acta Politica 32(4): 375-405.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (1997), Exploring the OECC's Past: The Potentials and Sources. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), Explorations in OEEC History. Paris: NN. 15-32.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), The Common Market. In: Griffiths R.T. (Ed.), The Economic Development of the EEC. London: NN. 183-226.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (1997), The Management of Markets: Business, Governments and Cartels in Post-War Europe. In: Olson U. (Ed.), Business and European Integration since 1800. Regional, national and international perspectives. Goteborg: NN. 162-188.
- Griffiths R.T. (1997), A Slow One Hundred and Eighty Degrees Turn: British Policy towards the Common Market, 1955-1960. In: Wilkes G. (Ed.), Britain's Failure to Enter the European Community 1961-63. The Enlargement Negotiations and the Crises in European, Atlantic and Commonwealth Relations. London: NN. 35-50.
- Griffiths R.T. & Noordam D.J. (1996), De overheid en de economische en sociale ontwikkelingen van 1780 tot 1830. In: Fritschy W. & Toebes J. (Eds.), Het ontstaan van het moderne Nederland. Staatsvorming en natievorming tussen 1780 en 1830. Nijmegen: SUN. 157-184.
- Griffiths R.T. (1996), Desenvolvimento Agricola e Comércio Agricola, 1945-1973. In: NN NN (Ed.), Portugal e a Europa, 50 anos de integraçao. Lisbon: NN. 143-163.
- Griffiths R.T. (1996), The Schuman Plan Negotiations: the economic clauses. In: Eichengreen B. (Ed.), The Reconstruction of the International Economy, 1945-1960. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. 435-471.
- Griffiths R.T. & Ward S. (1996), The End of a Thousand Years of History: The Origins of Britain's Decision to join the European Community, 1955-61. In: Griffiths R.T. & Ward S. (Eds.), Courting the Common Market. The First Attempt to Enlarge the European Community and the French Veto, 1961-1963. London: Lothian Foundation Press. 7-37.
- Griffiths R.T. & Bloemen E.S.A. (1996), La storia industriale dell'Olanda nel XIX e nel XX secolo. In: Giuntini A. (Ed.), Memoria di un Mondo che Scompare. Un builancio storiografico sull'avvento, gli sviluppi e il diclino dell'industria meccanizzata in tredici paesi della rivoluzione industriale a oggi. Bari: NN. 167-188.
- Griffiths R.T. (1996), The Dutch Economic Miracle. In: Zanden J.L. van (Ed.), The Economic Development of the Netherlands since 1870. NN: NN. 173-186.
- Griffiths R.T. (1996), Backward, Late or Different? Aspects of the Economic development of the Netherlands in the 19th century. In: Zanden J.L. van (Ed.), The Economic Development of the Netherlands since 1870. Cheltenham: NN. 1-22.
- Griffiths R.T. & Lie B. (1996), EFTA 1958-1973. In: NN NN (Ed.), Portugal e a Europa, 50 anos de integraçao. Lisbon: NN.
- Griffiths R.T. & Ward S. (Eds.) (1996), Courting the Common Market. The First Attempt to Enlarge the European Community and the French Veto, 1961-1963. London: Lothian Foundation Press.
- Griffiths R.T. & Alkema Y. (1996), Hollowing-out: historical parallels.The Dutch Republic (1670-1790) and the United Kingdom (1850-1970), EXIM Review 16(1): 69-99.
- Griffiths R.T. & Asbeek Brusse W. (1996), European Recovery Program e i cartelli: una indagine preliminare, Studi Storici 37(1): 41-68.
- Griffiths R.T. & Garvin B. (1995), The Green Pool and the Origins of the Common Agricultural Policy. London: Lothian Foundation Press.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), The United Kingdom and the Free Trade Area: A Post Mortem. In: Olesen T.B. (Ed.), Interdependence versus Integration. Denmark, Scandinavia and Western Europe: 1949-1960. Copenhagen: NN.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), The National and International Ramifications of Post-War Reconstruction. In: Olesen T.B. (Ed.), Interdependence versus Integration. Denmark, Scandinavia and Western Europe: 1949-1960. Copenhagen: NN.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), The European Integration Experience, 1945-1958. In: Middlemas K. (Ed.), Orchestrating Europe: Informal Politics of the European Community,1973-1993. London 1/699-36/701.
- Griffiths R.T. & Pharo H.O. (1995), Small States and European Integration - literature survey and analysis. Oslo: NN.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), The Dynamics and Stages of European Integration, 1945-1995. In: NN NN (Ed.), European Commission Seminar on the Regional Integration Process. Caen: NN. 65-84.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), The European Integration Experience, 1958-1973. In: Middlemas K. (Ed.), Orchestrating Europe: Informal Politics of the European Community, 1973-1993. London 37/702-70/705.
- Griffiths R.T. (1995), Agricultural Pressure Groups and the Origins of the Common Agricultural Policy, European Review of History 3(3): .