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
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Chapter 1: The Disturbing Rise in Poverty and Inequality: Is It All a ‘Big Lie’? Robert Hunter Wade, The London School of Economics & Political Science.
Chapter 2: Globalization and Development Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University.
Chapter 3: Globalizing Justice Robert E. Goodin, Australian National University.
Chapter 4: Taking Embedded Liberalism Global: The Corporate Connection John Gerard Ruggie, Harvard University.
Chapter 5: Global Governance and Democratic Accountability Robert O. Keohane, Duke University.
Chapter 6: From Executive to Cosmopolitan Multilateralism David Held, The London School of Economics and Political Science
