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Rational learning and bounded learning in the diffusion of policy innovations

Meseguer, Covadonga (2006) Rational learning and bounded learning in the diffusion of policy innovations. Rationality and Society, 18 (1). pp. 35-66. ISSN 1043-4631

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Identification Number: 10.1177/1043463106060152

Abstract

In political science, rational learning and bounded learning are commonly studied as two opposing theories of policy choice. In this article, I use a rational learning approach to reach conclusions about bounded learning, showing that the two theories are not necessarily incompatible. By examining a rational learning model and the decisions of a set of developing countries to open up their trade regimes, I show that countries are particularly influenced by the choices of neighbouring countries and by particularly successful policy experiences. These are two typical contentions of the bounded learning literature. I argue that bounded learning and rational learning yield the same results as soon as one drops the rational learning assumption that there are zero costs to gathering new information. I use the discussion on rational learning versus bounded learning as a basis for exploring more general issues concerning the diffusion of policy innovations.

Item Type: Article
Official URL: http://rss.sagepub.com/
Additional Information: © 2006 Sage Publications.
Divisions: International Relations
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General)
Date Deposited: 07 Oct 2015 11:01
Last Modified: 17 Sep 2024 03:36
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/63895

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