Institutional effects on state behavior: Convergence and divergence

被引:52
作者
Botcheva, L [1 ]
Martin, LL [1 ]
机构
[1] Harvard Univ, Dept Govt, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
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10.1111/0020-8833.00180
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D81 [国际关系];
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030207 ;
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We develop a new typology for examination of the effects of international institutions on member states behavior. Some institutions lead to convergence of members' practices, whereas others result, often for unintended re asons, in divergence. We hypothesize that the observed effect of institutions depends on the level of externalities to slate behavior, the design of the institution, and variation in the organization and access of private interests that share the goals of the institution. We illustrate these propositions with examples drawn from international institutions for development assistance, protection of the ozone layer, and completion of the European Union's internal market. We find that significant externalities and appropriately designed institutions lead to convergence of state behaviour, whereas divergence can result from the absence of these conditions and the presence of heterogeneity in domestic politics.
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