Arthur Benz, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Politics and German Government, Institute for Political Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

• ContentsPreface1 Introduction: reasons for rethinking multilevel governance 2 Understanding multilevel governance 3 Dual politics: division of authority and coordination4 Complex governance: actors, institutions and linkages5 Economic disparities and fiscal equalization6 Identity politics and differentiated division of authority 7 Policy coordination and power8 Legitimizing power in multilevel governance9 Conclusion: multilevel governance in times of politicalpolarizationReferences

‘Arthur Benz provides a much-needed and up-to-date assessment of MLG, serving as a handy guide for both emerging and more advanced researchers engaged in the topic.’

Arthur Benz, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Politics and German Government, Institute for Political Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

• ContentsPreface1 Introduction: reasons for rethinking multilevel governance 2 Understanding multilevel governance 3 Dual politics: division of authority and coordination4 Complex governance: actors, institutions and linkages5 Economic disparities and fiscal equalization6 Identity politics and differentiated division of authority 7 Policy coordination and power8 Legitimizing power in multilevel governance9 Conclusion: multilevel governance in times of politicalpolarizationReferences

‘Arthur Benz provides a much-needed and up-to-date assessment of MLG, serving as a handy guide for both emerging and more advanced researchers engaged in the topic.’

Arthur Benz, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Politics and German Government, Institute for Political Science, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

• ContentsPreface1 Introduction: reasons for rethinking multilevel governance 2 Understanding multilevel governance 3 Dual politics: division of authority and coordination4 Complex governance: actors, institutions and linkages5 Economic disparities and fiscal equalization6 Identity politics and differentiated division of authority 7 Policy coordination and power8 Legitimizing power in multilevel governance9 Conclusion: multilevel governance in times of politicalpolarizationReferences

‘Arthur Benz provides a much-needed and up-to-date assessment of MLG, serving as a handy guide for both emerging and more advanced researchers engaged in the topic.’