Which of the following characterises Rational choice Institutionalism, as a new institution approach in comparative politics?

(A) It explains interest based motivations of political actors

(B) It explains resolution of collective action dilemma

(C) It explains cultural construction of interest and institutions

(D) It follows a deductive approach

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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  1. A, B and C Only
  2. A, B, and D Only
  3. A and B Only
  4. B and C Only

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Option 2 : A, B, and D Only
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The correct answer is A, B, and D only.

Key Points

  • Rational Choice Institutionalism emphasizes the rational behavior of institutions.
  • It makes the supposition that political actors operate according to a fixed set of preferences.
  • It argues that actors engage in highly instrumental behavior to maximize their preferences through strategic cost-benefit analysis and systematic foresight.
  • Institutions determine the "rules of the game," the variety of possible tactics, and the order of potential solutions.
  • It explains the interest-based motivations of political actors
  • It explains the resolution of the collective action dilemma
  • It follows a deductive approach.
  • It does not explain the cultural construction of interest and institutions

Hence, the correct option is 2.

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