Comparing Strategies for the Operationalization of Variables in International Relations

Comparing Strategies for the Operationalization of Variables in International Relations

The present paper investigates the connection between theories and empirical research methods in International Relations. From the study of the theoretical concept of power, it compares different strategies of operationalization of its variables. The formulas of power and indices of national capabil...

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Main Authors: Augusto Wagner Menezes Teixeira Júnior, Valéria de Moura Sousa, Alexandre César Cunha Leite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais 2017-10-01
Series:Meridiano 47
Subjects:
capacity measurement
national power
power formulas
cinc
cnp
Online Access:https://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/MED/article/view/5313
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Summary:The present paper investigates the connection between theories and empirical research methods in International Relations. From the study of the theoretical concept of power, it compares different strategies of operationalization of its variables. The formulas of power and indices of national capabilities are analyzed We conclude that national capabilities measurement strategies can be useful pedagogically for the teaching and research in the field of International Relations.
ISSN:1518-1219

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