An International System Under Stress? A Complexity Theory-Based View

14 Pages Posted: 7 Aug 2018

Date Written: July 18, 2018

Abstract

This paper extends the author's prior use of Joseph Tainter's theorizing on complexity and diminishing returns to the upsurge in political and economic nationalism and international conflict seen since 2008.

Keywords: Political Economy, World Economy, Globalization, 2007-2008 Crisis, International Conflict, Nationalism, Great Power War

Suggested Citation

Elhefnawy, Nader, An International System Under Stress? A Complexity Theory-Based View (July 18, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3215764 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3215764

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