Governance in the Social Economy: An Introduction

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In this textbook, governance aspects are presented and explained in a comprehensible way at different levels: After a look at the roots of the governance discussion in economics and political science, political and economic negotiation and problem-solving processes are discussed on the macro level "Orders of Governance" and institutional and normative framework conditions are considered; on the meso level "Cooperation", forms of steering and control as well as cooperation and coordination of social economy enterprises are dealt with; and on the micro level "Interactions", governance is dealt with from the perspective of the actors and their interactions. Preface Contents About the Author 1 Sources of the Governance Discussion Abstract 1.1 Economy 1.2 Political Science 1.3 Review Questions for Chap. 1 References 2 Macro Level: “Orders of Governance” Abstract 2.1 First Order of Governance, Problems and Opportunities: Local and Regional Problem-Solving and Policy Processes 2.1.1 Local Governance 2.1.2 Regional Governance 2.2 Second Order of Governance, Institutions: Institutional Aspects 2.2.1 Governance and Welfare Mix 2.2.2 Governance and Administration 2.2.3 Governance and Planning 2.3 Meta-level and Fundamentals of Good Governance 2.4 Control questions for Chap. 2 References 3 Meso Level: “Cooperation” Abstract 3.1 Within the Internal Relationship: Corporate Governance 3.2 Within External Relations: Networks and Cooperation in the Social Environment 3.2.1 Networks 3.2.2 Municipal Landscapes of Education and Participation as Examples of Cooperation in Social Space 3.3 Review Questions for Chap. 3 References 4 Micro Level: “Interaction” Abstract 4.1 Interactions in Governance Processes 4.1.1 Considering The Actors' Interests 4.1.2 Developing Social Capital 4.1.3 Acting in Social Space 4.2 Governance Methods 4.2.1 Action Research 4.2.2 Participation Methods 4.2.3 Methods of Idea Generation and Solution Methods 4.2.4 Mediation as a Method of Conflict Resolution and Balancing of Interests 4.2.5 Activation Methods 4.3 Control Questions for Chap. 4 References 5 Answers to the Control Questions References