Small Data and Big Data Analysis of Geoeconomics

Abstract

The study of geoeconomics is gaining prominence as the role of economic tools in international politics continues to grow. This chapter outlines the theory, key variables, and traditional data sources for empirical research in geoeconomics. Further, it discusses the rise of social network analysis and text as data as analytical approaches in geoeconomic scholarship, which are especially well-suited for the quantitative analysis of large datasets. This overview of both small data and big data methodologies will help provide geoeconomic researchers with the tools to engage in more nuanced and rigorous analysis.