A comprehensive introduction and teaching resource for state-of-the-art Qualitative
Comparative Analysis (QCA) using R software. This guide facilitates the efficient teaching …

The Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) is a widely-applied theoretical framework to
explain the dynamics of the policy process and major policy change. This chapter provides …

Social phenomena can rarely be attributed to single causes--instead, they typically stem
from a myriad of interwoven factors that are often difficult to untangle. Drawing on set theory …

Recent years have witnessed a host of innovations for conducting research with qualitative
comparative analysis (QCA). Concurrently, important issues surrounding its uses have been …

Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) is a potentially interesting method for spatial
planning researchers. Although increasingly used, its application in spatial planning …

Abstract In 1992 the United Nations identified twenty-four “Annex II” states as being
“developed” and holding the greatest responsibility for reducing emissions. Since then, the …

The Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) is one of the most frequently applied approaches to
study the policy process. This chapter aims at providing readers with the means to conduct a …

Digital technologies can be important to policy-makers and public servants, as these
technologies can increase infrastructure performance and reduce environmental impacts …

Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) is gaining ground in evaluation circles, but the
number of applications is still limited. In this article, we consider the challenges that can …

ABSTRACT Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is said to be a method that can be used
to uncover social complexity. However, this complexity is often 'missing in action'in actual …