The Globalization of Liberalization: Policy Diffusion in the International Political Economy

@article{Simmons2004TheGO,
  title={The Globalization of Liberalization: Policy Diffusion in the International Political Economy},
  author={Beth A. Simmons and Zachary Elkins},
  journal={American Political Science Review},
  year={2004},
  volume={98},
  pages={171 - 189},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:13872025}
}
One of the most important developments over the past three decades has been the spread of liberal economic ideas and policies throughout the world. These policies have affected the lives of millions… 
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