Models, explanation, and the pitfalls of empirical testing
Formal models constitute an essential part of contemporary political science and International Relations. Their recent history is tightly tied to the developments of Rational Choice Theory, which is considered to be the only deductive theory in the social sciences. This unique character, especially...
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
2018-12-01
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Series: | Estudos Internacionais |
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Online Access: | http://periodicos.pucminas.br/index.php/estudosinternacionais/article/view/17315 |