Contemporary rational actor theories

The global health governance (GHG) literature frames health variously as a matter of security and foreign policy, human rights, or global public good. Divergence among these perspectives has forestalled the development of a consensus vision for global health. Global health policy will differ according to the frame applied. Fundamentally, GHG today operates on a rational actor model, encompassing a continuum from the purely self-interest-maximizing position at one extreme to a more nuanced approach that takes others’ interests into account when making one’s own calculations. Even where humanitarian concerns are clearly and admirably at play, however, the problem of motivations remains. Often narrow self-interest is also at work, and actors obfuscate this behind altruistic motives.

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Transgovernmental Interaction in the International Monetary System, 1960–1972

International Organization ◽

10.1017/s0020818300003623 ◽

1973 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 431-464 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Robert W. Russell

Keyword(s):

International Monetary System ◽

Policy Formation ◽

Economic Policies ◽

Interaction Patterns ◽

Industrialized Countries ◽

Actor Model ◽

Main Hypothesis ◽

Monetary System ◽

Rational Actor ◽

The Impact

The main hypothesis of this article is that transgovernmental interaction among central banks and finance ministries of industrialized countries was as significant in economic policy formation as intergovernmental interaction. Elite interview data indicate, however, that the international consultative process among deputy central bank governors and deputy finance ministers conformed more closely to the intergovernmental image of international politics than had been expected. Both interaction patterns within the deputies’ consultative group and the impact of international consultations upon national economic policies could be explained moderately well in terms of a unified rational actor model. Examination of the transgovernmental interaction does suggest ways to systematically modify and improve interpretations based upon the rational actor model. In addition, the degree of politicization of issues may prove to be a reliable guide when deciding whether the transgovernmental dimension of an issue requires detailed study.

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The Rational Actor Reform Paradigm

European Journal of Social Quality ◽

10.3167/ejsq.2006.060207 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Peter Taylor-Gooby

Keyword(s):

Rational Actor

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REALISME DALAM KEPENTINGAN NASIONAL INDONESIA MELALUI FORUM KONFERENSI ASIA AFRIKA (KAA) DAN GERAKAN NON BLOK (GNB)

Jurnal Dinamika Global ◽

10.36859/jdg.v5i1.194 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (01) ◽

pp. 123-139

Author(s):

Taufan Herdansyah Akbar ◽

Agus Subagyo ◽

Jusmalia Oktaviani

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

World War Ii ◽

International Relations ◽

Research Team ◽

League Of Nations ◽

Military Power ◽

World War ◽

National Interests ◽

Rational Actor ◽

Classical Realism

Realism is an approach and paradigm that is in international relations, Realism began to be debated during World War II (World War II) because of the failure of the League of Nations (LBB). LBB is the brainchild of idealists who are considered to have failed to prevent war and create peace. Realism existed even before the paradigm debate which was later called classical realism with one of its characters being Niccolo Machiavelly. Niccolo Maciavelly's style of realism emphasizes that human nature is egositically and creates an anarchic world. In this study the research team wanted to prove that what Niccolo Machiavelly delivered was not merely increasing military power merely to create peace, but negotiation and diplomacy methods were also instruments of the State in achieving its national interests in realism like Indonesia. The national interests of Indonesia are everything for Indonesian politicians and the existence and power of Indonesia is the goal of Indonesia's interests to avoid war. Therefore Indonesia must have played its role in the Asian-African Conference and the Non-Aligned Movement at that time as an instrument of achieving national interests in Realism. This research will use qualitative research methods with a historical approach. The results of this study provide answers that Realism is not merely militaristic but also a role as a rational actor.

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