Positive sanctions, incentives, and foreign policy

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Abstract

Although a large literature examines the causes and consequences of punitive economic sanctions, scholars pay less attention to positive sanctions-i.e., rewards or inducements to change behaviour. Given that positive sanctions appear, at least at first glance, to hold several advantages over punishments as a foreign policy tool, this chapter explores potential explanations for the relative dominance of research on negative sanctions. An analysis of the literature suggests that, while it is possible that negative sanctions are used more commonly, it is at least as likely that research patterns follow from the fact that punishments (and threats thereof) are easier to observe. Furthermore, the study of the causes and consequences of foreign aid, while open to a positive sanctions approach, commonly proceeds using other theoretical lenses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Foreign Policy Analysis
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages396-411
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780191878961
ISBN (Print)9780198843061
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 22 2024

Keywords

  • Foreign aid
  • Inducements
  • Punishment
  • Reward
  • Sanctions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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