Path dependency and the CAP

Kay, Adrian

doi:10.1080/1350176032000085379

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“…The concepts of lock-in and path dependency have been recently applied to analyse choices regarding the regulation of rural and urban diffuse pollution (Kirk et al, 2004;Reeves et al, 2007), loss of animal genetic diversity (Tisdell, 2003) and continuing use of pesticides (Vanloqueren and Baret, 2008) illustrating their applicability beyond technology. However, the theory of path dependency has been criticised for its failure to explain change (Kay, 2003). We therefore demonstrate the path dependency characteristics of the farms in our study, but draw primarily on social psychological theory to explain change processes.…”

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“…most efficient or effective) process (North, 1990). Thus a seemingly minor decision can constrain the trajectory of change after that time (Kay, 2003). The concepts of lock-in and path dependency have been recently applied to analyse choices regarding the regulation of rural and urban diffuse pollution (Kirk et al, 2004;Reeves et al, 2007), loss of animal genetic diversity (Tisdell, 2003) and continuing use of pesticides (Vanloqueren and Baret, 2008) illustrating their applicability beyond technology.…”

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Triggering change: Towards a conceptualisation of major change processes in farm decision-making

Sutherland

Burton

Ingram

et al. 2012

Journal of Environmental Management

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DisclaimerThe University of Gloucestershire has obtained warranties from all depositors as to their title in the material deposited and as to their right to deposit such material.The University of Gloucestershire makes no representation or warranties of commercial utility, title, or fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranty, express or implied in respect of any material deposited.The University of Gloucestershire makes no representation that the use of the materials will not infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other property or proprietary rights.The University of Gloucestershire accepts no liability for any infringement of intellectual property rights in any material deposited but will remove such material from public view pending investigation in the event of an allegation of any such infringement. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR TEXT.This is a peer-reviewed, post-print ( DisclaimerThe University of Gloucestershire has obtained warranties from all depositors as to their title in the material deposited and as to their right to deposit such material.The University of Gloucestershire makes no representation or warranties of commercial utility, title, or fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranty, express or implied in respect of any material deposited.The University of Gloucestershire makes no representation that the use of the materials will not infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other property or proprietary rights.The University of Gloucestershire accepts no liability for any infringement of intellectual property rights in any material deposited but will remove such material from public view pending investigation in the event of an allegation of any such infringement. Bill Slee, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland AbstractIn this paper, we present a broad conceptualisation of change in farm-level trajectories. We argue that as a result of path dependency, major changes in farming practice primarily occur in response to 'trigger events', after which farm managers intensify their consideration of the options open to them, and may set a new course of action. In undertaking new actions, the farm system enters a period of instability, while new practices become established. Over time these new practices, if successfully achieving anticipated aims, lead to a further period of path dependency. Recognising and capitalising upon this pattern of events is important for the development of policies oriented towards incentivising major change in farming practices, and may explain why similar projects and/or policies influence some 'types' of farmers differently, and at different times. To illustrate our arguments, examples of this process are described in relation empirical examples of major on-farm change processes, drawn from qualitative interviews with organic and conventional farmers in two English case study areas.

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Section: Analytical Approachmentioning

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Triggering change: Towards a conceptualisation of major change processes in farm decision-making

Sutherland

Burton

Ingram

et al. 2012

Journal of Environmental Management

179

100

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“…A system is path dependent if future choices are canalized by previous decisions into a particular pathway channel and these constraints make it difficult to move forward in a different direction (17). Because of such stabilizing feedback mechanisms, shifting into new pathways might be very difficult.…”

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Navigating transformations in governance of Chilean marine coastal resources

Gelcich

Hughes²,

Olsson³

et al. 2010

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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Marine ecosystems are in decline. New transformational changes in governance are urgently required to cope with overfishing, pollution, global changes, and other drivers of degradation. Here we explore social, political, and ecological aspects of a transformation in governance of Chile's coastal marine resources, from 1980 to today. Critical elements in the initial preparatory phase of the transformation were (i) recognition of the depletion of resource stocks, (ii) scientific knowledge on the ecology and resilience of targeted species and their role in ecosystem dynamics, and (iii) demonstration-scale experimental trials, building on smaller-scale scientific experiments, which identified new management pathways. The trials improved cooperation among scientists and fishers, integrating knowledge and establishing trust. Political turbulence and resource stock collapse provided a window of opportunity that triggered the transformation, supported by new enabling legislation. Essential elements to navigate this transformation were the ability to network knowledge from the local level to influence the decision-making processes at the national level, and a preexisting social network of fishers that provided political leverage through a national confederation of artisanal fishing collectives. The resultant governance scheme includes a revolutionary national system of marine tenure that allocates user rights and responsibilities to fisher collectives. Although fine tuning is necessary to build resilience of this new regime, this transformation has improved the sustainability of the interconnected social-ecological system. Our analysis of how this transformation unfolded provides insights into how the Chilean system could be further developed and identifies generalized pathways for improved governance of marine resources around the world.artisanal fishing | ecosystem services | human dimensions | social-ecological systems | window of opportunity

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“…As Grant (2010: 34) The path dependency perspective, as a self-reinforcing force or as a reactive sequence, has also been sought to understand the causes of CAP reform. Pathdependency, which is a key element of historical institutionalism, suggests that 'present structure, or functioning, can only be understood when embedded in a historical perspective' (Daugbjerg, 2009: 395); previous reforms set the direction for future reforms due to large fixed costs, potential network effects, potential learning effects and adaptative expectations (Kay, 2003). This type of analysis has shown that there are links between CAP reforms.…”

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The Determinants of CAP Reform: Learning from the European Financial Crisis and CAP 2013

García-Durán

Millet

2014

SSRN Journal

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Abstract:There is an ongoing debate on which are the determinants of CAP reform. The economic environment has not been contemplated as a direct determinant of CAP reform but its proxy, the budget, has not only been looked at as such but underlined as a key cause of CAP reform. This paper argues, however, that the budget does not affect the modus operandi of the CAP. It affects the quantity of support each farmer is going to get and sometimes even the timing of the reform, but not the form it is going to receive it. Other CAP determinants and international negotiations in particular, have an impact on the substance of CAP reform. This hypothesis is not contradicted by an analysis of CAP 2013 changes.JEL Codes: L98, N44, Q18

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Path dependency and the CAP

Cited by 130 publications

References 20 publications

Triggering change: Towards a conceptualisation of major change processes in farm decision-making

Triggering change: Towards a conceptualisation of major change processes in farm decision-making

Navigating transformations in governance of Chilean marine coastal resources

The Determinants of CAP Reform: Learning from the European Financial Crisis and CAP 2013

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