'One of the frequent charges against qualitative research is its apparently limited generalizability. However, there is a tendency in Viet Nam to dismiss qualitative evidence as 'anecdotal' and even non-empirical, neglecting to accept that quantitative data in Viet Nam is frequently suspect and is notably poor at grasping detailed information on the scale and functions of informal economies. Moreover, quantitative evidence alone is of little help in explaining the political economy of social mobilization, which is shaped by a complex array of formal and informal institutions.'
Jonathan London (2013) The Contributions and Limits of 'Socialization': The Political Economy of Essential Services in Vietnam Link
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