| Autor: |
Merritt, Richard L., Zinnes, Dina A. |
| Zdroj: |
International Interactions; May1988, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p141-151, 11p |
| Abstrakt: |
An important approach to understanding power seeks a generalized measure that can rank nation‐states from the most to the least powerful. Data‐oriented researchers have developed several such single‐ and multivariable, linear and nonlinear indices. The test of their usefulness varies with their intended purpose. For policymakers desiring the most efficient way to assess the likelihood that a nation‐state can achieve its goals, the key issues are parsimony in the selection of variables, stability over time, combinatorial patterns enabling successful prediction, and applicability across a range of situations. For theoreticians the index must “work” within the chosen theoretical context. If several indices meet the constraints imposed by the theory, then that one should be chosen that introduces the least amount of additonal (nontheoretical) information. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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