International Integration: Multidimensional or Unidimensional?

International Integration: Multidimensional or Unidimensional?

From a conceptual standpoint it would be far better to treat international integration as a unidimensional rather than a multidimensional phenomenon. The empirical evidence also overwhelmingly supports that treatment. The multiple dimensions proposed by Lindberg (1970) and Nye (1968) prove to be clo...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of conflict resolution 1972-09, Vol.16 (3), p.403-408
1. Verfasser: Bernstein, Robert A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Attitude scales
Commercial regulation
Communities
Community relations
Conflict resolution
Discussion and Review
Economic regulation
Empirical evidence
Political integration
Randomness
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Zusammenfassung:From a conceptual standpoint it would be far better to treat international integration as a unidimensional rather than a multidimensional phenomenon. The empirical evidence also overwhelmingly supports that treatment. The multiple dimensions proposed by Lindberg (1970) and Nye (1968) prove to be closely associated and form parts of a single cumulative unilinear pattern. Therefore the most appropriate index for international integration is one based on a Guttman scale.
ISSN:0022-0027
1552-8766
DOI:10.1177/002200277201600309