POL 2103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Identity Politics, Arms Control, World Trade Organization
5 Jun 2018
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Collective goods problem
· What is the key problem dealt with in IR?
· How ca a group achieve its collective interest when this requires members to
forgo their individual interest?
· Here core principles that form solutions to the CGP
o Dominance
o Reciprocity
o Identity
Core principles for solving CDP
· Dominance
o Advantages
§ Order
§ Stability
§ Predictability
o Drawbacks
§ Oppressions
§ Resentment
· Reciprocity
o Advantages
§ Insensitive for Mutual cooperation
o Drawbacks
§ Downward spirals
§ Complex Accounting
· Identity
o Advantages
§ Sacrifice for groups
§ Redefine interest
o Drawbacks
§ Demonizing an Out-Group
Dominance
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Document Summary
Here core principles that form solutions to the cgp: dominance, reciprocity, identity. A power hierarchy sees those at the top control impose solutions to the collective goods problem on those below. In ir< the great power systems, a hegemon, or the unsc with the permanent member veto power reflect this principle. While order, stability and predictability are achieved, oppression of the lover ranking members generates resentment. Resolves the cg prob by rewarding behaviour that contributes to the group and punishing self-seeking behaviour. Can be enforced collectively without a central authority. Downward spirals can occur if sides begin to punish on another for perceived negative actions. Reciprocity principle forms the basis for many norms and institutions in the international system (wto) May lead to arms races but also allows arms control agreement. Solutions to the cg (collective goods) problem result when one"s self- interest is sacrificed to benefit others in the group (to some extent)
