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In the social sciences, unintended consequences (sometimes unanticipated consequences or unforeseen consequences, more colloquially called knock-on effects) are outcomes of a purposeful action that are not intended or foreseen. The term was popularized in the 20th century by American sociologist Robert K. Merton. [1]
Basic Concepts. Unintended Consequences. By Rob Norton. T he law of unintended consequences, often cited but rarely defined, is that actions of people—and especially of government—always have effects that are unanticipated or unintended.
12 de abr. de 2015 · The article argues for a distinction between unintended and unanticipated consequences, which are different phenomena that require separate analysis. It traces the conflation of these terms and its implications for social and political theory.
10 de jun. de 2019 · Evaluating complex interventions and policies is challenging. This is particularly true for the identification of unintended consequences, whether negative or positive. This article uses data from a workshop with policymakers and evaluators to explore the evaluation of unintended consequences.
This paper addresses the question: what is an unintended consequence? It presents a classification which enables us to understand different types of unintended consequences.
1 de feb. de 2021 · Unintended consequences develop in numerous socioeconomic settings. They result because human behavior is complex and often unpredictable. In our leading examples below, a new policy is enacted by officials with a particular goal in mind.
11 de feb. de 2020 · This chapter reviews the pioneering work of Robert K. Merton on the causes and impacts of unintended consequences for social actions. It explores how inadequate knowledge, error, short-term focus, values, and paradoxical feedback shape the outcomes of decisions in business, government, and personal life.
