The empirical evidence of audience costs theory: a quasi-meta-analysis of case evidence based on Bayesian logic
European Journal of International Relations
Published online on July 03, 2026
Abstract
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James Fearon’s “Domestic Political Audiences and the Escalation of International Disputes” is arguably one of the most influential articles in International Relations. This article takes stock of the enterprise of audience costs theory (ACT) by providing ...
James Fearon’s “Domestic Political Audiences and the Escalation of International Disputes” is arguably one of the most influential articles in International Relations. This article takes stock of the enterprise of audience costs theory (ACT) by providing ...