Taming Globalization Frontiers of Governance

by Held, David; Koenig-Archibugi, Mathias

• ISBN13: 9780745630762
• ISBN10: 0745630766
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Polity

Summary

In this volume some of the world's leading analysts of globalization discuss the economic, political and ethical implications of global economic integration. They assess the benefits and the costs of globalization and suggest strategies for reconciling it with the interests and aspirations of the people in all regions of the world. The contributors understand globalization not as a uniform process that should be praised or condemned in its entirety, but as a complex phenomenon that can and must be shaped and steered towards socially desirable goals. They reject the idea that the results of market processes are inexorable or invariably beneficial. On the contrary, they call for a robust global governance that is attentive to normative commitments - the common good, social justice, and democratic accountability - and does not reflect the overwhelming power of a handful of governments and corporate interests. Taming Globalization offers a fresh look at a much-debated topic, and sets out new ideas for curtailing and overcoming the negative aspects of global economic change. Contributors include Robert E. Goodin, David Held, Robert O. Keohane, John Gerard Ruggie, Joseph E. Stiglitz, and Robert Hunter Wade

Author Biography

David Held is Graham Wallas Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Mathias Koenig-Archibugi is Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Table of Contents

Editors' Preface	vii
About the Contributors	ix
Introduction: Globalization and the Challenge to Governance
Mathias Koenig-Archibugi	1	(17)
1 The Disturbing Rise in Poverty and Inequality: Is It All a 'Big Lie'?
Robert Hunter Wade	18	(29)
2 Globalization and Development
Joseph E. Stiglitz	47	(21)
3 Globalizing Justice
Robert E. Goodie	68	(25)
4 Taking Embedded Liberalism Global: the Corporate Connection
John Gerard Ruggie	93	(37)
5 Global Governance and Democratic Accountability
Robert O. Keohane	130	(30)
6 From Executive to Cosmopolitan Multilateralism
David Held	160	(27)
Index	187