POLSCI 160 Lecture 26: LEC Wed, 11-9 Distribution and Information
14 Nov 2016
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Lec wed, 11/9/16 the problems of international cooperation: distribution and information. There are many ways that states can cooperate. Negotiations cannot solve problems of distributions and information at the same time. Institutions focus on one at the expense of the other. Define the problems of cooperation: distribution and information: distribution: disagreement about which solution is best. Explain how problems of distribution and information interfere with solving one another: when actors are uncertain about which solution is best, issues of distribution can interfere with the search for the best solution. Honest revelation as solution to information problem. Manipulation of bargaining position for self-interest if distribution is present. Unwillingness to reveal information that could hurt your preferred solution. The international telegraphic union (itu) was established in 1865 to establish international standards for telegraphy. Rates and distribution of payments for cross-border messages. Many of the issues the itu faced parallel recent issues in international telecommunications: standards.
