Game Theory
Variables
International Relations
Theories
Misc
100
Both players make their decision at the same time.
What is a simultaneous game?
100
What is a Variable?
A quantity that can take on two or more values
100
The relationship between two states
Dyads
100
As a country modernizes, developments and progresses economically it is more likely to be democratic
Modernization Theory
100
Describe the three measures of central tendency
Mean, Mode, Median
200
Not an identical strategy set for both players.
Asymmetric Game
200
Variable theorized to cause variation.
Independent Variable
200
Voluntary Transfer of goods, money, or services from one state to another.
Foreign Aid
200
Party ID is a social construct. it is something you are taught and is a form of group identity.
Socialization Theory
200
What is a variable label?
Description of the variable ( this is what the variable is)
300
A game that results in a loss.
Zero Sum Game
300
The variable that you are looking at/ studying
Dependent Variable
300
Penalties applied against one state by another
Economic Sanctions
300
When two states are a democracy, they will not go to war with each other. Democracies do not fight each other.
Democratic Peace Theory
300
What causes democratization?
Economic developments, Prior experience, mass support, military regimes, democratic neighbor, democracy aid
400
a situation in which a player will continue with their chosen strategy. No player can do any better by changing their strategy.
Nash Equilibrium
400
Independent Variable of Interest
specific IV that you are interested in studying in relation to the DV
400
describe grievance theory and factors that lead to grievances
Psychological approach to intrastate conflict. People are angry enough, more likely to react violently, and more likely to participate in civil war.
Factors: Income inequality, Land Inequality, Population pressures, Ethnic Fractionalization, Resource Scarcity, Interactive Effects
400
Argues that civil wars occur because the rebels have the opportunity, things that would actually allow them to fight, lootable goods matter, diamonds, oil, drugs, things that can quickly be solid for soldiers and weapons.
Opportunity (Greed) Theory
400
Draw Barber's chart of Presidential character
500
Simultaneous game with two Nash equilibriums. This game is special because it shows preference.
What is the Battle of The Sexes Game?
500
What is the Control Variable?
a variable held constant or limited in a research study. It’s a variable that is not of interest to the study’s objectives but is controlled because it could influence the outcomes.
500
Argues that states are seeking power but for a specific reason, usually at a minimum to ensure their survival
Neorealism
500
describe spatial theory. List the strengths and weaknesses of this theory
This theory argues that you look at the ideologies of the two parties, then you figure out where you place yourself ideologically. Spatial theory is strong because it seems realistic, while it says issues matter, it does not say specific issues matter. (You can change party ID, but it should be slow.) What matters is your stance on issues versus the two parties' stance on issues. Weak because an argument can be made that voters are not good at identifying where the two parties are ideologically. However, some think that this suggests party ID should change more than the theory suggests
500
Draw Skowronek's regime type chart