This article surveys the literature on transnational governance (TNG) and makes the case
that the field of international relations (IR) is underestimating its scholarly value. Three main …

The structure and governance of global supply chains not only shape social and
environmental outcomes for both countries and firms, but also affect the quality of life at the …

Many scholars and policymakers see transnational governance as a substitute for lackluster
national and international policies, particularly in the context of intergovernmental gridlock or …

Voluntary programs have emerged as important instruments of public policy. We explore
whether programs lacking monitoring and enforcement mechanisms can curb participants' …

Under what conditions does the global economy serve as a means for the diffusion of labor
standards and practices? We anticipate variation among internationally engaged firms in …

The Paris Agreement of December 2015 set a highly ambitious target for global climate
change mitigation, but it remains unclear how it will be reached, and the individual countries' …

China has become the leading country in promoting green finance, and it now has one of
the largest green bond markets in the world. To solve the problem of greenwashing in the …

Private governance programs are now an important source of regulation in global value
chains–particularly in context of North–South trade. But can these programs play a similar …

At a time of significant concern about the sustainability of the global economy, businesses
are eager to display responsible corporate practices. While rulemaking for these practices …

Building state capacity has often been hailed as a cure-all for the ailments of the develo**
world and has been linked to human rights improvements, economic development, and the …