A QAP Network Analysis of Intergovernmental Cooperation between Swiss Cantons

Daniel Bochsler

doi:10.1007/978-3-531-91184-7_8

A QAP Network Analysis of Intergovernmental Cooperation between Swiss Cantons

Daniel Bochsler

University of Zurich

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Swiss cantonal governments cooperate intensively with each other. Inter-governmental treaties (concordats) are a crucial element of the Swiss federalism, but, the intensity of collaboration varies widely. Based on a two-step regression model, this article aims at explaining the different intensities of cooperation. A ‘Quadratic assignment procedure regression’ (QAP), identifies relational factors among pairs of cantons (common language, political proximity, neighbourhood), whereas an OLS regression, based on attribute data, explains why different cantons (nodes) have different strong motivations for collaboration.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Why Context Matters
Subtitle of host publication	Applications Of Social Network Analysis
Editors	Thomas N. Friemel
Publisher	VS Verlag fur Sozialwissenschaften
Pages	141-159
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9783531911847
ISBN (Print)	9783531163284
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-531-91184-7_8
State	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes

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