Management and governance undergo fundamental changes in the second half of the 20th century. This is associated with new expectations of the state as well as the transformation of state responsibilities. While the political multi-level system remains stable at first, there is a societal and cultural readiness for reform that significantly shapes administrative actions. The book discusses the structuring effects of subsidies, the "business management" of semi-state areas, as well as science policy and the impact of scientific expertise on administration and politics. The contributions also shed light on transformations in education policy, as well as in youth, economic, migration, and health policy.