Decoupling and re-coupling

Economics:
– Decoupling hypothesis in 2007 suggested Latin American and Asian economies were less reliant on the US for growth.
– Stocks outside the US initially outperformed, but in 2008, worldwide markets declined, with emerging markets and developed economies like Germany and Japan experiencing the worst losses.
– Emerging countries saw a stronger recovery post-slump compared to advanced economies.
– Global demand for factors like capital and raw materials may benefit healthy economies during a crisis.
– Global lenders cutting back on loan supply during a crisis can lead to rising interest rates for everyone.

Organization Theory:
– Decoupling in organizational theory refers to gaps between formal policies and actual practices.
– Recoupling is the process where previously decoupled policies and practices become substantively compliant.
– Recoupling signifies the shift from symbolic compliance to actual implementation.
– Studies suggest that initially decoupled policies and practices may eventually become coupled.
– The gap between policy and practice in organizations may not be permanent, potentially leading to recoupling.

References:
– International Herald Tribune and New York Times articles discuss the theory versus reality of decoupling.
– Academic papers by Krugman, Meyer, and others delve into decoupling and recoupling in economics and organizational studies.
– Studies by Tilcsik and Hallett explore decoupling and recoupling in different contexts like demography and urban institutions.
– Espeland’s work on water politics and Marquis’ research on corporate responses in China provide insights on decoupling.
– Various academic journals like the American Economic Review and Academy of Management Journal have published research on decoupling and recoupling.

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