Publisher's Synopsis
This Handbook provides a comprehensive global survey of the policy process. Written by an outstanding line up of distinguished scholars and practitioners, the Handbook covers all aspects of the policy process including:
- Theory - from rational choice to the new institutionalism
- Frameworks - network theory, advocacy coalition and development models
- Key stages in the process - Formulation, implementation and evaluation
- Agenda setting and decision making
- The roles of key actors and institutions
This is an invaluable resource for all scholars, graduate students and practitioners in public policy and policy analysis.
