we highlight where we see the strengths and weaknesses, broadly speaking, when we look across the chapters in this volume using our three overarching criteria: (1) inclusion of basic elements of a theoretical approach (i.e., well-defined scope and levels of analysis, shared vocabulary, clear assumptions, model of the individual, and relationships among key variables); (2) development of an active and coherent research program (inclusive of broad substantive and geographic applications); and (3) explanation of a large part of the policy process (i.e., coverage of actors, institutions,
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