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Kritische Theorie en Globalisering : Op weg naar een beter begrip van Multi-Level Governance

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Abstract

In this article, Multi-Level Governance (MLG) is problematized and treated as a dependent variable. It is argued that processes of globalisation shed considerable light on the development of MLG. In order to conceptualise 'globalisation', I turn myself to the field of International Political Economy, and more specifically neogramscian Critical Theory. Since Critical Theory seems to outline - above all - the distinctive political and policy aspects of
globalisation, the approach gives way to the development of a causal link between globalisation and governance. The relevance of globalisation towards governance and MLG is further shown by elaborating on a particular level of governance: the subnational sphere of the city. I conclude that Critical Theory is indeed relevant in explaining globalisation and governance, and that its macro perspective may be used in conjunction with a more mesostyle, MLG approach.

How to Cite:

De Vriendt, W., (2001) “Kritische Theorie en Globalisering : Op weg naar een beter begrip van Multi-Level Governance”, Res Publica 43(4), 617-638. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/rp.v43i4.18500