Comparing apples and oranges: The dependent variable problem in comparing and evaluating climate change adaptation policies
Abstract
Demonstrate the existence of the dependent variable problem in adaptation policy studies. Propose a robust operationalization of adaptation policy. Discuss policy change and outcome research designs for adaptation policy analysis. Propose measurements concepts for accommodating the dependent variable problem.
- Publication:
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Global Environmental Change
- Pub Date:
- December 2013
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2013.07.022
- Bibcode:
- 2013GEC....23.1476D
- Keywords:
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- Dependent variable problem;
- Comparative policy analysis;
- Climate change adaptation;
- Adaptation policy;
- Governance