Springer Causal Inference and American Political Development - Springer

This edited volume bridges causal inference methodology with American political development research, addressing a significant gap in political science scholarship. The book explores how rigorous causal inference techniques can strengthen APD studies whilst maintaining disciplinary focus. Contributors examine practical applications of causal inference across historical and contemporary American political contexts, demonstrating how scholars can combine these two research traditions for more credible findings. Part of the Studies in Public Choice series, it serves researchers and academics seeking to apply contemporary quantitative methods to questions of institutional development, policy formation, and political change in America. The collection reflects the broader movement within political science toward enhanced causal credibility, offering pathways for APD scholars to adopt these techniques without compromising their field's unique historical and institutional perspectives.