Local Governance ‘in Swedish’? Globalisation, Local Welfare Government and Beyond

摘要: In this article local governance in the Swedish context is discussed. A case study of a city framed its historical, national and international context. By locating redevelopment an old harbour within historical context, new insights are brought into understanding governance. Cities indeed nested. Deteriorating public finances, deregulation economy (nationally globally), changed status welfare state, restructuring industry neo-liberal wave all taken together form formidable challenge. radical questioning values, principles forms state has tangible impacts on It concluded that municipal actors face dual challenge acting efficiently (being sensitive to needs demands elites), while keeping democratic legitimacy citizens).