Locality Research and Comparative Analysis
The Case of Local Housing Policy in Sweden
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 4138980 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Ingemar Elander (0000-0002-7737-5850, Örebro University), Thord Strömberg (Örebro University), Berth Danermark (0000-0003-2690-6989, Örebro University), Björn Söderfeldt (Örebro County Council) |
| Año | 1991 |
| Volumen | 23 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 179-196 |
| Fecha de publicación | 1991-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Environment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409 |
| Editorial | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1068/a230179 |
| OpenAlex | W2082274050 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 1 |
| Referencias citadas | 27 |
A method is described to trace 'locality', or spatial variations in policy, through comparative analysis. It is argued that the problem of structure versus agency can never be solved once and for all by philosophical arguments, but always has to be rephrased into empirically manageable terms. This is possible through use of the 'most similar' approach of comparative analysis. When external structural determinants of policy are kept under control, local variations can be traced back to locally specific determinants. These determinants must be examined in depth through case studies. This also paves the way for empirically based counterfactual reasoning. Thus, the extent to which local actors are not just forced by structural determinants to act in a certain way can be estimated. The general approach is illustrated by reference to a case study of local housing policies in Sweden. Some critical questions are raised. One must not forget that structures and actors, whether national or local, are inseparably bound up with processes, and that 'structures' are always just crystallised results of human action
Comparative case · Counterfactual thinking · Econometrics · Economics · Epistemology · International agency · Linguistics · Locality · Policy analysis · Political science · Positive economics · Regional science · Social science · Sociology · Structure and agency · European Union Policy and Governance · Law · Political and Economic history of UK and US · Social Policy and Reform Studies
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| Citas por año | 1 |
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| Altamente citado | No |
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