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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Main Author: Enzo Lenine Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais 2018-12-01
Series:Estudos Internacionais
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Online Access:http://periodicos.pucminas.br/index.php/estudosinternacionais/article/view/17315