Approaching “Relationality” from Economics : A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion

DOI zum Zitieren der Version auf EPub Bayreuth: https://doi.org/10.15495/EPub_UBT_00008431
URN to cite this document: urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-8431-6

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Stadelmann, David ; Wild, Frederik:
Approaching “Relationality” from Economics : A Conceptualisation, Application and Discussion.
ed.: Löhr, Doris ; Faye, Malick . Institute of African Studies
Bayreuth , 2025 . - VI, 21 S. - (University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers ; 56 ) (Africa Multiple connects ; 9)

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Project information

Project title:	Project's official title Project's id Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence- Reconfiguring African Studies EXC 2052/1 – 3907138942
Project financing:	Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

Abstract

In this essay, we offer an economics-rooted conceptualisation of the term “relationality”. To achieve the fundamental purpose of economic analysis, we argue, it is useful to conceptualise “relationality” as a process of exploring links that explain outcomes. In alignment with the broad objective of economic research, our perspective on “relationality” sheds light on how it can aid in comprehending our world as is and how it came to be. We illustrate the power of our suggested conceptualisation of “relationality” via three specific empirical applications, including the analysis of regional economic integration in Africa. We also discuss the potential of our conceptualisation in “Reconfiguring African Studies”.

Further data

Item Type:	Working paper, discussion paper
Keywords:	Relationality; Economic Perspective; Associations; Causality; Causal Inference; Decision Making; Understanding Livelihoods; Improving Livelihoods; Reflexivity
DDC Subjects:	300 Social sciences > 300 Social sciences, sociology and anthropology 300 Social sciences > 320 Political science 300 Social sciences > 330 Economics
Institutions of the University:	Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Economics Faculties > Faculty of Law, Business and Economics > Department of Economics > Professor Economic Policy and Development Economics Research Institutions Research Institutions > Central research institutes > Institute of African Studies - IAS Research Institutions > Collaborative Research Centers, Research Unit > EXC 2052 - Africa Multiple: Afrikastudien neu gestalten Research Institutions > Central research institutes Research Institutions > Collaborative Research Centers, Research Unit
Language:	English
Originates at UBT:	Yes
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-8431-6
Date Deposited:	06 May 2025 13:21
Last Modified:	06 May 2025 13:21
URI:	https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/8431

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