Author (Person) | Warntjen, Andreas |
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Series Title | Journal of European Public Policy |
Series Details | Vol.17, No.5, 2010, p613-757 |
Publication Date | 2010 |
ISSN | 1350-1763 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: Constructivists argue that the dominant mode is norm-guided behaviour and deliberation, pointing to the informal 'culture of consensus'. Scholars working in a rational choice tradition assume that member states strive to maximize their utility and move outcomes as close as possible to their ideal positions, either by using their power in bargaining or by arranging beneficial exchanges of votes. Several bargaining and exchange models have been advanced by this literature. This contribution explores the logics underlying these different conceptualizations of negotiations in the Council of the EU. Furthermore, it discusses the interpretation of the existing empirical results and tasks for future research. Due to observational equivalence empirical findings are often inconclusive. |
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Source Link | http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/ |
Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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