Researching state rescaling in China: methodological reflections

Lim, Kean Fan

Abstract

This paper foregrounds and evaluates the research design associated with the study of Chinese state rescaling. It first synthesizes the existing gaps in the original, western-based state rescaling framework. The paper then explores how different methodological channels are integrated to support a revised analytical framework. Specifically, it presents the value of multi-sited comparisons through (a) the ‘extended case method’ and (b) the role of the ‘concurrent nested approach’ to data collection. In so doing, the paper offers a systematic assessment of the methodological contributions and constraints in ascertaining and explaining how regulatory reconfigurations unfold across space and time in China.

Citation

Lim, K. F. (2018). Researching state rescaling in China: methodological reflections. Area Development and Policy, 3(2), 170-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/23792949.2017.1382380

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 15, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Oct 23, 2017
• Publication Date: Jul 30, 2018
• Deposit Date: Sep 18, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 24, 2019
• Journal: Area Development and Policy
• Electronic ISSN: 2379-2957
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 170-184
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/23792949.2017.1382380
• Keywords: state rescaling; research design; extended case method; policy experimentation ; fieldwork; China
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/888983
• Publisher URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23792949.2017.1382380
• Additional Information: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Area Development and Policy on 23 October 2017 available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/23792949.2017.1382380