Multiple Streams and Policy Ambiguity

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

The last decade has seen a proliferation of research bolstering the theoretical and methodological rigor Multiple Streams Framework (MSF), one most prolific theories agenda-setting policy change. This Element sets out to address some prominent criticisms theory, including lack empirical inconsistent operationalization key concepts, by developing first comprehensive guide for conducting MSF research. It begins introducing MSF, constructs hypotheses. then presents important extensions framework articulates series best practices operationalizing, measuring, analyzing concepts. closes exploring existing gaps in articulating fruitful areas future

Language: Английский

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Don't you forget about me! Concepts missing from policy process frameworks when applied to Europe

European Policy Analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

Abstract Most policy process frameworks were developed in the US but are also applied to (Western) Europe. However, processes, relevant actors, and institutional setting differ substantially. Hence, question arises if certain concepts that important European context missing from have been adapted take these into account. We discuss three most widely Europe, Advocacy Coalition Framework, Multiple Streams Punctuated Equilibrium Theory, focus on seem particularly shaping namely political parties, macro‐level institutions, Europeanization. It turns out all something say about concepts, although some voids remain. Nonetheless, adaptations suggested make applicable countries promise substantial explanatory capacity contexts.

Language: Английский

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Robust Governance in Turbulent Times

Published: April 26, 2024

This Element aims to build, promote, and consolidate a new social science research agenda by defining exploring the concepts of turbulence robustness, subsequently demonstrating need for robust governance in turbulent times. Turbulence refers unpredictable dynamics that public is currently facing wake financial crisis, refugee COVID-19 pandemic, inflation crisis etc. The heightened societal calls aiming maintain core functions, goals values means flexibly adapting proactively innovating modus operandi sector. identifies broad repertoire robustness strategies governors may use combine respond robustly turbulence. title also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Language: Английский

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Policy process theories in Europe: A survey of who uses them, where, and why

European Policy Analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Abstract Many US policy process theories have been applied as much in Europe the US. We assess this journey three ways. First, we use published reviews of field to identify high quantity applications and their concentration Western European liberal democracies. Second, absence a typical country experience our expectation finding variability across countries when applying theories. Third, survey scholars on how why they apply contexts. Our establishes what applied, why, effect. It takes forward new research agenda international application mainstream

Language: Английский

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Designing Behavioural Insights for Policy

Published: April 24, 2024

The diversity of knowledge surrounding behavioural insights (BI) means in the policy sciences, although visible, remains under-theorized with scant comparative and generalizable explorations procedural prerequisites for their effective design, both as stand-alone tools part dedicated 'toolkits'. While analyses content BI has proliferated, gap about needs design is growing recognizably, range responses grows practice necessitating specific capabilities, processes institutional frameworks to be place design. This Element draws on literature innovation adoption explore administrative, capacity endowments governments successful appropriate integration existing frameworks. Further, we present three illustrative cases respect experience essential facilitating

Language: Английский

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The Multiple Streams Framework and Non‐Politicized Issues: The Case of Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide

Politics &amp Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 53(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT This article applies agenda‐setting theory, and the multiple streams framework in particular, to consider why assisted dying/assisted suicide (AD/AS) has not been legalized United Kingdom, also what prospects are for policy change. AD/AS provides an interesting test case which tends focus on governmental agendas (Kingdon 2011, 3) thus said ‘say less about outcomes of such nonpoliticized processes’ (Green‐Pedersen 2007, 286) that generally characterize morality polices. Agenda‐setting theory valuable insights into this case, reveals important role government even free vote matter conscience. However, highlights aspects relating assumptions legitimacy power persuasion fare well, have implications future study policies. Related Articles Angervil, G. 2021. “A Comprehensive Application Kingdon's Multiple Streams Framework: An Analysis Obama Administration's No Child Left Behind Waiver Policy.” Politics & Policy 49, no. 5: 980–1020. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12432 . Knackmuhs, E., Farmer, J., Knapp, D. 2020. “The Interaction Narratives, Moral Politics, Criminal Justice Beliefs.” 48, 2: 288–313. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12343 Silagadze, N. “Abortion Referendums: Is There a Recipe Success?” 352–389. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12398

Language: Английский

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Reception and Translation into the Local Context: The Timing, Lifespan, and Age of Reforms

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract This chapter introduces three temporalities—timing, lifespan, and age—that capture the various trajectories of SAWA adoption translation at both national local levels. The multiple streams framework, theories that explain reform intensity shortly before after a change in administration, externalization thesis are well-known interpretive frameworks help timing policy borrowing. In contrast, further research is needed on why some reforms short-lived while others sustained institutionalized. Policy analyses determine winners losers likely to yield interesting findings how undermined, reframed, or rejected by disempowered groups, such as teachers unions. Even fewer studies exist evolved or, phrased differently, institutions gradually implement reform. Arguably, historical antecedents institutional legacies actors buy into global they recontextualize it once has been selectively adopted. Such an intellectual endeavor requires retrospective analysis borrowed unfolded over time which features became institutionalized endured twenty thirty years later. Noticeably, comparative researchers education rarely have long horizon sight when chronicling implementation.

Language: Английский

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Multiple Streams and Plausibility Cones: Using Concepts from Future Studies to Depict Policy Dynamics

International Journal of Public Administration, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: July 28, 2024

Anticipating the future is a highly uncertain but essential task in policy-making made complex by existence of both linear and non-linear policy dynamics. One framework which useful anticipating kinds change Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) has expanded from looking mainly at aspects such as agenda-setting to depicting other activities related implementation administration among others. Precisely how longer-term dynamics can be viewed through MSF framework, however, remains unclear. This article re-examines common depictions trajectories argues that using concept borrowed Future Studies - "plausibility cone" – fill this gap modelling help policy-makers scholars better understand likely unlikely possible futures.

Language: Английский

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Symbolic Policy

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Symbols are everywhere in politics. Yet, they tended to be overlooked the study of public policy. This book shows how play an important role policy process, shaping citizens' representations thanks their ability combine meanings and stimulate emotional reactions. We use crisis management as a lens through which we analyse this symbolic dimension, focus on two case studies (governmental responses Covid-19 Europe 2020 terrorist attacks France 2015). show enables leaders claim legitimacy for themselves decisions, foster feelings reassurance, solidarity belonging. All politicians symbolic, whether consciously or otherwise, but what choose do varies is affected by timing, existence national repertoires actions personas leaders.

Language: Английский

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Policy Entrepreneurs, Crises, and Policy Change

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

Increasingly, policymaking takes place while extraordinary events threaten fundamental societal values. During turbulent times, policy entrepreneurs emerge as pivotal figures. They are energetic actors who pursue dynamic change in public and, whereas we know much about how they promote innovation and normal policymaking, less behave crises, even different crises influence entrepreneurial action. This Element focuses on interaction between crises. It analyzes action six case studies – three fast-burning creeping to ascertain entrepreneurs' strategies effectiveness during events. proposes crisis strategies, a framework understand outcomes based type of suggests avenues for further research including implications managers. title is also available Open Access Cambridge Core.

Language: Английский

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