Sub-National Politics: A Methodological Perspective

Regina P Branton; Fred Boehmke

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199579679.013.035

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Sub-National Politics: A Methodological Perspective

Regina P Branton and Fred Boehmke

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government

Oxford Handbooks of American Politics, Oxford University Press

04/01/2014

DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199579679.013.035

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Abstract

In this chapter we discuss the evolution of political methodology in state politics. We evaluate the long term trends that have led to an increasing attention to methodological issues in state politics research. As the ability to conduct ever more complex analyses has expanded, the demand for methodologies suited to the distinct circumstances we confront has led the emergence of state politics methods by state politics methodologists. We illustrate this evolution in two specific areas of study: state policy innovation and measures of state public opinion. We then discuss a couple of ongoing debates and methodological discussions in which state politics scholars are making important contributions.

methodological problems

policy innovation

data availability

debates

public opinion

methodology

trends

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Title: Subtitle: Sub-National Politics: A Methodological Perspective
Creators: Regina P Branton
Fred Boehmke
Contributors: Donald P Haider-Markel (Editor)
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government
Series: Oxford Handbooks of American Politics
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199579679.013.035
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Date published: 04/01/2014
Academic Unit: Public Policy Center (Archive); Political Science
Record Identifier: 9983921854402771

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