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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Looking through a policy window with tinted glasses: Setting the agenda for U.S. AI policy

Review of Policy Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(5), P. 729 - 756

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Abstract The policy agenda is currently being established for artificial intelligence (AI), a domain marked by complex and sweeping implications economic transformation tempered concerns about social ethical risks. This article reviews the United States national AI strategy through extensive qualitative quantitative content analysis of 63 strategic documents curated federal government between 2016 2020. Drawing on prominent theory setting, Multiple Streams Framework, in light competing paradigms technology policy, this how U.S. understands key problems, solutions, issue frames associated with AI. Findings indicate minimal attention to focusing events or problem indicators emphasizing concerns, as opposed geopolitical ones. Further, broad statements noting dimensions often fail translate into specific which may be explained lack technical feasibility value acceptability ethics‐related along institutional constraints agencies sectors. Finally, despite widespread calls increased public participation, proposed solutions remain expert dominated. Overall, while emerging reflects striking level ethics—a promising development stakeholders invested ethics more socially oriented approaches governance—this success only partial ultimately layered traditional approach innovation policy.

Language: Английский

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Political institutions, punctuated equilibrium theory, and policy disasters

Policy Studies Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 51(2), P. 243 - 263

Published: Feb. 13, 2022

Abstract This paper develops a theory of the relationship between policy disasters and political institutions. Policy disasters, defined as avoidable, unintended extreme negative outcomes, are important political, historical events above that receive relatively little attention from scientists scholars public policy. Using predictions punctuated equilibrium theory, I argue systems with higher error accumulation will experience more disasters. Systems veto players weaker information flows but have stronger impact than players. test this using data on financial crises natural technological across 70 countries over 60 years. find strong evidence tend to greater disaster risk.

Language: Английский

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From creeping crisis to policy change: The adoption of drought preparedness policy in Brazil

Water Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25(10), P. 949 - 965

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Abstract This paper aims to understand the national-level policy change that occurred in Brazilian drought management, whereby shifted from reactive crisis management a preparedness approach. We found combination of factors supported change, such as interplay multiple events different regions country, length and timing these events, attention paid issue, role entrepreneurs political connecting solutions problem. The analysis is based on streams framework (MSF), which includes two windows opportunity: an agenda window, account for juncture at issue appeared public agenda; decision when instrument was designed adopted. contribute literature wake disaster by showing how long-duration event sparked shedding light creeping crises focusing events; we MSF analytically distinguishing features window applying theory Latin American context.

Language: Английский

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Policy learning and change during crisis: COVID‐19 policy responses across six states

Review of Policy Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40(1), P. 10 - 35

Published: Oct. 9, 2022

Whereas policy change is often characterized as a gradual and incremental process, effective crisis response necessitates that organizations adapt to evolving problems in near real time. Nowhere this dynamic more evident than the case of COVID-19, which forced subnational governments constantly adjust recalibrate public health disease mitigation measures face changing patterns viral transmission emergence new information. This study assesses (a) extent policies changed over course pandemic; (b) whether these changes are emblematic learning; (c) drivers changes, namely political conditions. Using novel dataset analyzing each policy's content, including its timing enactment, substantive focus, stringency, similar variables, results indicate pandemic varied significantly across states. The states examined were responsive both identifies preemptive learning, denotes learning anticipation an emerging hazard. In doing so, provides important insights into dynamics during disaster.Mientras que el cambio de política menudo se caracteriza como un proceso e incremental, la respuesta efectiva requiere las organizaciones adapten los problemas en evolución casi tiempo real. En ninguna parte esta dinámica es más evidente caso COVID‐19, obligó gobiernos subnacionales ajustar y recalibrar constantemente medidas salud pública mitigación enfermedades ante patrones cambiantes transmisión aparición nueva información. Este estudio evalúa medida políticas cambiaron transcurso pandemia; si estos cambios son emblemáticos del aprendizaje políticas; impulsores cambios, saber, condiciones pública. Usando nuevo conjunto datos analiza contenido cada política, incluido momento promulgación, enfoque sustantivo, rigor variables similares, resultados indican pandemia varió significativamente entre estados. Los estados examinados respondieron tanto políticas. identifica preventivas, lo denota previsión peligro emergente. Al hacerlo, proporciona información importante sobre durante desastre.虽然政策变革通常被描述为一个逐步和渐进的过程，但有效的危机响应需要组织近乎实时地适应不断变化的问题。这种动态在新冠疫情(COVID‐19)案例中表现得最为明显，面对病毒传播模式的变化和新信息的出现，地方政府被迫不断调整和重新修正公共卫生与疾病缓解措施。本研究评估了(a)地方政策在大流行期间的变化程度；(b)这些变化是否标志着政策学习；(c)这些变化的驱动因素，即不断变化的政治和公共卫生状况。使用一项新颖的数据集分析每项政策的内容，包括其制定时间、实质性重点、严格程度和类似变量，结果表明，各州对大流行的响应存在显著差异。各州对不断变化的公共卫生条件和政治条件都作出了响应。本研究识别了“预先的政策学习”模式，这表示在预期新危险时就进行政策学习。为此，本研究为灾害期间政策学习和政策变革的动态提供了重要见解。.

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Policy learning type shifts during creeping crises: A storyboard of COVID‐19 driven learning in Belgium

European Policy Analysis, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 142 - 166

Published: Nov. 16, 2022

Abstract Understandings of different policy learning types have matured over recent decades. However, relatively little is known about their nonlinear and interactive nature, particularly within crisis contexts. In this article, we explore how two the most prominent (instrumental social) shifted interacted during COVID‐19 crisis. To do so, created a storyboard Belgian response 2 years (from early 2020 to late 2021). Our analysis highlights relationships between epochs instrumental social throughout implications for change. Furthermore, while extant literature often posits that unfolds long periods (spanning decade or more), our empirical account shows certain conditions, creeping crises can lead creation long‐term policy‐making paradigms goals. At level, accelerated take place paradigmatic shifts shorter than in noncrisis conditions. Theoretically, findings enhance understanding with change,

Language: Английский

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What Do Extreme Weather Events Say About Climate Change? Comparing Politicization and Climate Policy in U.S. Wildfire and Hurricane News Coverage

Environmental Communication, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 370 - 385

Published: March 22, 2023

The increasing intensity of wildfires and hurricanes signal the reality climate change, drawing media coverage that could capture attention policymakers. In a computational content analysis 8906 news articles from four national newspapers, we compare in U.S. 2016 to 2021 examining volume references policy, politicization. Our findings show patterns provide new insight into how may impact policymaking addressing change challenges. We find greater mentions wildfire coverage, suggesting journalists more often associate with than hurricanes. Volumetric data suggest potential normalization effect implying decreased these events reduce support for subsequent policy action. Overall, however, do not see evidence are focusing policy. further discuss implications our findings, raising several questions suggestions future research. KEY POLICY HIGHLIGHTSClimate is mentioned mainstream connected wildfires, while economic factors associated Related be accepted when framed accordingly.Because less paid over time, as novelty dramatization diminish, likelihood their presence on agendas reduced.Recurring extreme become expected by public, policymakers, media. Normalization would mean won't fit definition events, affect agenda.

Language: Английский

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The Thinkers

Oxford University Press eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 23, 2024

Abstract Increasingly, political parties have adopted not only different policies but sets of facts. The Thinkers examines the role partisan think tanks in creating these alternate realities. Partisan such as Heritage Foundation and Center for American Progress become de facto formal party organizations, serving close advisors staff Republican Democratic parties. book their impact on policy process, polarization, democracy. It also traces development during history, finding a link between activities growth polarization Congress. mixes historical analysis, qualitative case studies, large-N quantitative analysis to examine causes consequences politics.

Language: Английский

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Governing an elusive and ungovernable crisis: a pragmatist-constructivist perspective

Critical Policy Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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Wildfire Evacuations Prompt Increased Support for Wildfire Mitigation Policies in Pima County, Arizona

Society & Natural Resources, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: March 8, 2025

Language: Английский

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