The french paradox: Implications for variations in global convergence
Abstract
A debate divides the cross-cultural community between advocates of global convergence and those foreseeing continued cultural divergence. Given competing evidence, we examine anomalous cultural findings of the 'French Paradox' to re-evaluate existing theory on convergence dynamics. By differentiating between the levels of analysis of micro individual values and macro societal practices, we question the regular processes of a top-down-bottom-up model of convergence. In addition, our analysis uncovers power structures interdependency (. PSI) between the political and economic elites of a nation as a potential mediator explaining discrepant results.
Publication Title
Journal of International Management
Recommended Citation
Aïssaoui, R., & Fabian, F. (2015). The french paradox: Implications for variations in global convergence. Journal of International Management, 21 (1), 31-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2014.12.004
