influences on public policy Flashcards
Leichtner’s framework
situational factors
structural factors
cultural factors
environmental factors
situational factors
sudden or violent events
- transient or one time
- allows for policies previously not possible
- examples: 911, ww2, covid
structural factors
more permanent than situational factors
examples: political leadership, demographics. social characteristics
cultural factors
customs, art, social institutions, symbols, language, norms, values, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social groups
examples: attitude towards governments and the role of the state, religious teaching
environmental factors
external or international factors
examples: NAFTA regulations, loss of manufacturing jobs
Easton’s framework
inputs –> government institutions –> outputs
Easton’s framework inputs
values
demands
support
resources
Easton’s framework government institutions
social democratic, neoliberal
Easton’s framework outputs
goods and services provided by government
includes health care
may be micro, meso, or macro level policies
key influences on public policy process
civil society
advocacy groups
health coalitions and professional associations
media
political ideology
corporate sector
civil society
united auto workers, Black Lives Matter, Anglican Church of Canada
advocacy groups
Associations like the David Suzuki foundation
health coalitions and professional associations
Ontario AIDS network, Canadian nurses association
media
Canadian broadcasting corporation, globe and mail, Facebook
political ideology
Neoliberalism, socialism, facism
