Exploring how the world's oldest informal summit institution continues to respond to rising anti-globalisation, populism and protectionism, this book investigates the contribution the G7 makes to global governance through its actions and accountability of its members.

Chiara Oldani is Professor of Monetary Economics and Economic Policy at the University of Viterbo 'La Tuscia' and Director of the G7/G8 Research Group in Italy.

Jan Wouters is Full Professor of International Law and International Organizations, Jean Monnet Chair ad personam EU and Global Governance, and founding Director of the Institute for International Law and of the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies.

1 The G7, Anti-Globalism and the Governance of Globalization: Setting the Scene. 2 Advancing Global Openness: G7 Governance of Globalization. 3 The Master Frames of Globalization and the G7: Beyond the Left and Right Cleavage. 4 The Role of the EU in the G7 in Times of Populism, Nationalism and Anti-Globalism 5. G7 Governance of Climate Change: The Search for Effectiveness. 6 Government Debt, Economic Fundamentals and OTC Derivatives in the G7. 7 Growth and Productivity in the G7: The Impact of Foreign Capital Composition and Institutional Quality. 8 Out of the Ashes? Reflecting on the Future of Global Governance