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Quantitative Studies in the Balance of Power

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  • Paul W. Schroeder

    (Department of History University of Illinois)

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Quantitative studies in the history of international relations have become increasingly prominent in recent years, yet have been largely ignored by diplomatic historians. The author, a diplomatic historian, examines a recent, promising effort to test balance of power theory through a quantitative analysis of the events of European diplomatic history, 1870–1881, as recorded by historians. He concludes that though the research involved is impressive and the conclusions reached both sensible and provocative, the project appears to ignore certain inherent limitations in its historical materials and certain complexities of international relations in its efforts to achieve objective ratings of cooperation vs. conflict, activity vs. passivity, and alignment vs. opposition. In addition, the objective indices for power and status seem inadequate and misleading in important respects.

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  • Paul W. Schroeder, 1977. "Quantitative Studies in the Balance of Power," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 21(1), pages 3-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jocore:v:21:y:1977:i:1:p:3-22
    DOI: 10.1177/002200277702100101
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    1. Brian Healy & Arthur Stein, 1973. "The Balance of Power in International History," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 17(1), pages 33-61, March.
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