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GEORGE W. DOWNS (1946–2015)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 May 2015

Abstract

Type
In Memoriam
Copyright
Copyright © The IO Foundation 2015 

Intellectual leader in the study of public policy, international security, and international law. Author and editor of many books and articles, including Optimal Imperfection? Domestic Uncertainty and Institutions in International Relations (with David M. Rocke, 1995); Collective Security Beyond the Cold War (1994); Tacit Bargaining, Arms Races, and Arms Control (with David M. Rocke, 1990); Bureaucracy, Innovation, and Public Policy (1976); “Is the Good News About Compliance Good News About Cooperation?” (with David M. Rocke and Peter N. Barsoom, International Organization, Summer 1996); “Managing the Evolution of Multilateralism” (with David M. Rocke and Peter N. Barsoom, International Organization, Spring 1998); “Intervention and Democracy” (with Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, International Organization, Summer 2006).

Member, Board of Editors,

International Organization

2000–2002