Convergence as Adaptivity: Understanding Policymaking in an Era of Globalization

Argues that states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones, leading to policy convergence.

Convergence as Adaptivity explores under what conditions policy convergence may be seen an indication of policy autonomy. Zhiyuan Wang advances a theory that argues states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones. Investigating bilateral investment treaties, preferential trade agreements, corporate ta...