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Comparing Non-Hierarchical Governance in Action: the Open Method of Co-ordination in Pensions and Information Society

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Non-hierarchical modes of governance, such as the 'open method of co-ordination' (OMC), require particular prerequisites to operate effectively. This article points to three essential components of any regime, then assesses their operation in two 'real' OMCs, pensions and information society. Given the finding of defective regimes, this article argues that the observed patterns are not surprising given the high demands that non-hierarchical governance places on participants. In addition, the context of the politics of the EU suggests that non-hierarchical governance is inappropriate as a means of inducing policy reform. Copyright (c) 2007 The Author(s); Journal compilation (c) 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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  • Martin Lodge, 2007. "Comparing Non-Hierarchical Governance in Action: the Open Method of Co-ordination in Pensions and Information Society," Journal of Common Market Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 45, pages 343-365, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jcmkts:v:45:y:2007:i::p:343-365
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    1. Chalmers, Damian & Lodge, Martin, 2003. "The open method of co-ordination and the European welfare state," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 35993, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
    2. Schäfer, Armin, 2004. "A new form of governance? Comparing the open method of coordination to multilateral surveillance by the IMF and the OECD," MPIfG Working Paper 04/5, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies.
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