Globalization and Governance

'To pun, Pierre brings globalization down to earth. After all the hype, he serves as an experienced and trustworthy guide to the key question of how far nation states are "forced" to follow global trends. His answers are nuanced, well-evidenced, and thought-provoking. This should find a place on many reading lists.' - Christopher Pollitt, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 'Jon Pierre's Globalization and Governance takes on perhaps the most significant question in international political economy: to what extent have nations governance structures been determined and shaped by the recent great forces of globalization? In an ingenious analytical tour de force, he looks at how three very different democracies, Japan, Sweden, and the U.S., have dealt with the economy, intergovernmental relationships, and administrative reform when confronted by globalization trends.

His conclusion is a masterful, elegant and convincing argument that boils down to "somewhat, but not as much as you (or many other theorists) might think". This is an important, sophisticated and ground-breaking book about the interstices of international and domestic policymaking and political economy that challenges the conventional wisdom. Is there any better kind in the study of governance?' - Ellis Krauss, University of California, US. 'Globalization and Governance makes a compelling case that domestic political economies can cope creatively, distinctly, and effectively with exogenous pressures for change.