POLI 279 Lecture 4: POLI 279- Lecture 4

• School: University of Calgary
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLI 279
• Professor: Mark Baron

Document Summary

Joseph nye (1990) differentiates between two forms of power. Hard power: objective, tangible, observable, measurable (quantifiable, positive or negative. Carrots : positive inducements to encourage or discourage particular actions, orientations, or behaviours. Sticks : negative; application of threats or compellence to encourage or discourage particular actions, orientations, or behaviours: types, geographic, demographic, economic, military, full spectrum power: possessing the ability to exert power in all respects (eg: us) Intangible, unobservable, immeasurable: rests on the appeal of a state"s culture, ideas, economic system, and political institutions.