Problems and Methods in the Study of Politics 2004
DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511492174.011
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“…The implication is that there is no simple blueprint for reform because much depends on the distribution of economic and political power, which varies widely across countries (de Mesquita 2004). Successful reform seldom involves first-best options of economic theory.…”
Section: Enabling Conditions the Political Economy Of Environmental P...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The implication is that there is no simple blueprint for reform because much depends on the distribution of economic and political power, which varies widely across countries (de Mesquita 2004). Successful reform seldom involves first-best options of economic theory.…”
Section: Enabling Conditions the Political Economy Of Environmental P...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The problem lies not solely in the fact that there are several theories aiming to explain one and the same political phenomenon, but rather in the fact that it has become impossible to establish the scientific validity of the knowledge produced in the discipline. Despite the presence of agreed-upon rules to determine theory acceptance (Bueno de Mesquita, 2004; Christensen and Snyder, 1997; Elman and Elman, 2002; Hopf, 1998; Lake, 2013; Legro and Moravcsik, 1999; Vasquez, 1997), there is still sharp disagreement on the progress of IR. Indeed, the widespread (though not universal 10 ) adoption of the criteria suggested by Imre Lakatos (1970) — the methodology of scientific research programmes — has not generated consensus on the progress in terms of knowledge achieved by the discipline.…”
Section: A Double Critique Of the Theory–policy Nexusmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Bruce Bueno de Mesquita similarly maintains that “So strong are the statistical patterns that policymakers as well as scholars have embraced the idea that a democratic peace exists. Indeed, Bill Clinton in 1994 specifically cited his belief in the democratic peace findings as a basis for American action in restoring Bertrand Aristide to power in Haiti” (Bueno de Mesquita :232; see also Bennett and Ikenberry :655).…”
Section: Response To Likely Objectionsmentioning
confidence: 99%