The diffusion of markets and democracy around the world was a defining feature of the late twentieth century. Many social scientists view this economic and political liberalization as the product of independent choices by national governments. This book argues that policy and political changes were...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Bibliographische Detailangaben

Weitere Verfasser:	Simmons, Beth A. 1958- (HerausgeberIn), Dobbin, Frank 1956- (HerausgeberIn), Garrett, Geoffrey 1958- (HerausgeberIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2008
Schlagworte:	Demokratisierung Globalisierung Politik Globalization / Economic aspects Globalization / Political aspects Democratization Free enterprise Neoliberalismus Demokratie Aufsatzsammlung
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	The diffusion of markets and democracy around the world was a defining feature of the late twentieth century. Many social scientists view this economic and political liberalization as the product of independent choices by national governments. This book argues that policy and political changes were influenced heavily by prior actions of external actors: not just other governments, but international organizations and communities of experts. Drawing together insights from economics, sociology, political science and international relations, the contributors focus on four mechanisms by which markets and democracy have diffused through interdependent decision-making: coercion and the impact of powerful countries and international actors; economic competition for markets and investment; learning from experiences of other countries; and emulation among countries. These mechanisms are tested empirically using sophisticated quantitative techniques in areas as diverse as capital account and investment policy, human rights and democratization, and government downsizing, privatization and taxation
Beschreibung:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Beschreibung:	1 online resource (xv, 367 pages)
ISBN:	9780511755941
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9780511755941