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Anti‐Tobacco Litigation and the Emergence of Cooperation Among State Attorneys General
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6090798 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas A Schmeling (Rhode Island College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 429-454 |
| Publication date | 2003-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Law & Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0265-8240 • E-ISSN: 1467-9930 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.0265-8240.2003.00158.x |
| OpenAlex | W2164875457 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 17 |
Employing a critical‐mass theory of collective action, this article models the emergence of cooperation among state attorneys general in litigation against the tobacco industry. These suits were not independent events, nor was cooperation based on prior agreement among the attorneys general. Rather, cooperation emerged over time as a result of interdependent decision‐making, with early lawsuits increasing the likelihood of later suits. The model emphasizes the “production function” of the collective good and the heterogeneity of the attorneys general and their political environments as keys to the development of cooperation. The model is tested against data using event history analysis
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,13 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2016 (14) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |