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Introduction Introduction
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Complementarity as Components Compensating for Each Other's Deficiencies Complementarity as Components Compensating for Each Other's Deficiencies
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Complementarity as Similarity Complementarity as Similarity
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Complementarity in the Economist's Sense Complementarity in the Economist's Sense
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Problems with Complementarity Studies Problems with Complementarity Studies
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Defining survival and success Defining survival and success
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Problems of the economics analogy Problems of the economics analogy
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The problem of functionalism The problem of functionalism
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Conclusions Conclusions
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References References
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5 Complementarity
Get accessColin Crouch, Emeritus Professor, University of Warwick.
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Published:02 May 2010
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Abstract
The idea of complementarity is of considerable use in studies of institutions, because if it can be correctly applied, it enables analysts to consider when and how certain institutions ‘belong’ together to form a Gestalt or overall shape, or, in contrast, to indicate when two or more institutions might be incompatible with each other. If it is possible to reach conclusions of this kind, not only is institutional analysis placed on a scientific basis, but it can also acquire relevance to policymakers and other institution builders. This article distinguishes between three different usages of the concept to be found in the literature, and analyses that literature as it falls within these different usages. The overall tendency of the argument is to advise caution in the use of complementarity in institutional research, though the concept is not rejected, as a distinct role will be found for it.
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