Research Topic

Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research

This cluster of papers focuses on the application of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and related set-theoretic methods in social science research. It emphasizes the exploration of causal complexity, configurational theory, and methodological pluralism, utilizing techniques such as process tracing and case study methods to understand complex causality. The cluster also highlights the integration of multi-method approaches and comparative-historical methodology in social science research.