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To establish a rigorous conceptual framework that defines diffusion as an uncoordinated interdependent process and distinguishes its underlying mechanisms.

February 1, 2005The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science

On Waves, Clusters, and Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework

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ZEZachary ElkinsThe University of Texas at Austin BSBeth A. SimmonsCalifornia University of Pennsylvania

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Conceptual analysis clarifies mechanisms driving policy diffusion across jurisdictions, highlighting distinct substantive roles for adaptation and learning.

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To establish a rigorous conceptual framework that defines diffusion as an uncoordinated interdependent process and distinguishes its underlying mechanisms.
Conducted a theoretical synthesis to identify the sources of clustered policy adoption.
Developed a taxonomy categorizing diffusion processes into adaptation and learning mechanisms.
Defines diffusion specifically as a process driven by uncoordinated interdependence rather than simply observing clustered outcomes.
Distinguishes adaptation from learning to demonstrate that different diffusion pathways yield distinct substantive consequences for policy development.

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Elkins et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1be8145b8f4ede65a93ab3 https://doi.org/10.1177/0002716204272516

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Conceptual analysis clarifies mechanisms driving policy diffusion across jurisdictions, highlighting distinct substantive roles for adaptation and learning.

On Waves, Clusters, and Diffusion: A Conceptual Framework

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