The theory of multi-level governance [electronic resource] : conceptual, empirical, and normative challenges / Simona Piattoni. Piattoni, Simona, 1960- Decentralization in government European Union countries. Decentralization in government. JS3000 320.8094 22 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. This title explores the theoretical issues, empirical evidence and normative debates elicited by the concept of multi-level governance (MLG). Three policy areas are investigated in vindicating the usefulness of MLG as a theoretical and empirical concept, with particular reference to the UK and Germany. Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2010. c2010. 2010 Text 1 online resource (xiii, 301 p.) http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199562923.001.0001 eng European Union countries.