The International Political Science Association’s Research Committee on the Structure of Governance (SOG) recently honored PUP authors Walter Mattli and Ngaire Woods for The Politics of Global Regulation with Special Recognition, the 2010 Levine Prize.

The Levine Prize is given to a book in the field of public policy and administration that “makes a contribution of considerable theoretical or practical significance,” “takes an explicity comparative perspective,” and “is written in an accessible style.”

According to the award committee, The Politics of Global Regulation “critically reflects upon the increasing voice among countries to tighten up regulatory control at the national and global levels.  Will we see the rise of ‘regulatory states’ of a new kind? This book serves as a timely caution that regulatory capture or hijacking could take place in this newfound enthusiasm for regulation.”

This is certainly well-deserved praise for Walter and Ngaire!

Find out more about the Levine Prize here.

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