PSCI 1200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Microfinance, Hegemonic Stability Theory, International Health Regulations

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Focus: the units of analysis that compose the international system, and the structure of the international system in which the units of analysis are arranged. What are the units of analysis: global actors (states and non-state actors) Note: units of analysis are understood as unitary and rational actors (in the sense that all actors will purse their interests in a logical way regardless of their internal composition (e. g. , minimize costs and maximize benefits)) Assumption: structure of the system (independent variable) affects the behavior of the units (dependent variable) Note: systemic analyses usually direct us to the possibility of conflict or cooperation at the international level. Focus: internal dynamics and aspects of second-order global actors (state and non- state) Assumption: internal dynamics and aspects influence the behavior of global actors, as well as their relations. Example: foreign policies of the united states versus those of north korea.

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