| Theoretical Development |
Movement from essentialist to constructivist to synthetic approaches |
Need for multi-paradigmatic frameworks |
Integration of psychological, sociological, and political insights |
| Empirical Patterns |
Configurational causation, context-dependent effects |
Evidence-based policy design |
Better understanding of scope conditions |
| Methodological Innovation |
Mixed methods, process tracing, experimental approaches |
More robust causal inference |
Digital methods, big data applications |
| Policy Implications |
Hybrid approaches combining accommodation and integration |
Context-sensitive institutional design |
Adaptive, learning-oriented implementations |
| Contemporary Relevance |
New challenges from globalization, technology, climate change |
Updated theoretical frameworks needed |
Interdisciplinary collaboration required |