Open this publication in new window or tab >>2020 (English)In: Regional economic development and history / [ed] Marijn Molema & Sara Svensson, Abingdon: Routledge, 2020, p. 98--116Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]
How can social science and historical approaches combine in order to enrich the regional studies theme? This chapter focuses on designs for small-N comparative research, specifically the problem of how to apply systematically structured synchronic and diachronic comparisons as a means to analyze interdependence. We hold that comparative sequence design (CSD) poses an important methodological option in that perspective. In contrast to standard research designs, such as cross-sectional design and development design (“historical case studies”), CSD allows for both systematic (i) cross-unit and cross-case comparisons as well as (ii) within-unit analyses. It (iii) opens up for the use of process-oriented models with a focus on explaining developmental outcomes among sub-national level units, and thereby (iv) facilitates analysis of both spatial, temporal and temporal-spatial interdependence among sub-national level units (regions). CSD provides a tool for examining e.g. policy-making and policy diffusion as dynamic, historically contingent processes; and, from the perspective of the historical disciplines, allows analysts to move beyond the limits of traditional case studies of regions and localities.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Abingdon: Routledge, 2020
Series
Regions and cities
National Category
Economics and Business
Research subject
History
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-76234 (URN)10.4324/9780429445545 (DOI)978-1-138-33413-7 (ISBN)9780429445545 (ISBN)
2020-01-092020-01-092026-02-12Bibliographically approved