Co-evolution: applications and implications for governance research in communication studies
Johannes M. Bauer and
Michael Latzer
Chapter 7 in Handbook of Media and Communication Governance, 2024, pp 88-99 from Edward Elgar Publishing
Abstract:
A co-evolutionary theoretical framework offers new concepts and methods for communication governance researchers. These concepts and methods are particularly well suited to studying problems with strong interdependencies between actors. Such problems often develop in a dynamic, open-ended way and are associated with high levels of uncertainty. Many important, pressing governance tasks in convergent communication sectors, such as efforts to regulate digital platforms, could benefit from integrating insights from co-evolutionary models. For some problems, such as global internet governance, co-evolutionary models may be the only way to develop a robust understanding of the available governance options. This chapter introduces the co-evolution concept, points to applications in communication governance research, and presents models and tools that could enrich future research. It also highlights the implications of its applications for communications governance, summarizes the strengths and limitations of the approach and gives a brief outlook of further developments.
Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Innovations and Technology; Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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