Approaching “Relationality” from Economics : A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion
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- en In this essay, we offer an economics-rooted conceptualisation of the term “relationality”. To achieve the fundamental purpose of economic analysis, we argue, it is useful to conceptualise “relationality” as a process of exploring links that explain outcomes. In alignment with the broad objective of economic research, our perspective on “relationality” sheds light on how it can aid in comprehending our world as is and how it came to be. We illustrate the power of our suggested conceptualisation of “relationality” via three specific empirical applications, including the analysis of regional economic integration in Africa. We also discuss the potential of our conceptualisation in “Reconfiguring African Studies”.
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- Bayreuth
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- Approaching “Relationality” from Economics : A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion
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- Working paper
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- English
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Africa Multiple connects
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- 9
- Date
- May 3, 2025
- Number in series
- 56
- pages
- VI, 21
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- 21
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- 56 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS Africa Multiple connects 9 Approaching “Relationality” from Economics A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion David Stadelmann and Frederik Wild, 2025 56 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS Approaching “Relationality” from Economics A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion CC-BY 4.0 David Stadelmann and Frederik Wild, 2025 ii Institute of African Studies (IAS) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers are published by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) in Bayreuth, Germany. The IAS promotes African Studies at the University of Bayreuth by supporting scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines from almost all faculties. It facilitates cooperation between researchers and institutions engaged in Africa-related projects, as well as teaching, both on campus and around the world. The IAS consists of three central bodies: the Iwalewahaus, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, and the recently opened Africa Research Center (Forschungszentrum Afrika). The Working Papers give scholars the space to present empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and report preliminary findings, ongoing projects, and current research. The Working Papers usually reflect works-in-progress and invite discussion and feedback. Submitted papers are subject to internal review at the University of Bayreuth. Contributions may be submitted to the editor-in-chief: Dr. Malick Faye (IAS@uni-bayreuth.de) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers feature on the EPub document server at the university library: 2005 - 2018 https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/view/series/Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html 2018 - ongoing https://epub.uni- bayreuth.de/view/series/University_of_Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html Institute of African Studies Director: Prof. Dr. Gabriele Sommer Vice-Director: Prof. Dr. Stefan Ouma University of Bayreuth Universitätsstr. 30… Read the full text about 10,304 words
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