Policy Development Flashcards

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Rational perspective (4)

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  1. choose the most efficient solution at the highest success and lowest cost
  2. technocracy: experts taking over policymaking
  3. positivism: rational societal steering since all problems can be solved
  4. Policy Theory: connects policy goals to means
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Rational perspective
- policy theory (causes & effects)

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causes and effects are studied through the Causal Model by asking
- what
- who
- how
- context

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Rational Perspective
- policy theory (goals & means)

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goals and means are studied through the Intervention Model by
- eliminating the causes
- combating the consequences
- influencing the context

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Rational Perspective
- policy theory (normative values)

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normative values are examined through Goal Trees

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Rational Perspective
- policy theory (wicked problems) (3)

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  1. not all problems can be addressed and effective solutions can be found
  2. different stakeholders involved will refer to different sources of knowledge
  3. bounded rationality
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Political Perspective on Policy Development (3)

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  1. Policy Formulation is a political exercise where different stakeholders influence the process leading to winners and losers
  2. resources are shared with advocacy coalitions: authority, knowledge, financial
  3. network analysis: who do I need to develop policies (connectivity)
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Political Perspective
- network analysis (5)

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  1. responsibility
  2. interests
  3. definition
  4. resources
  5. strategy
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Political perspective
- game-like interactions (4) (ACCC)

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  1. avoidance
  2. competition
  3. consensus development
  4. coalition
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Cultural Perspective (3)

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  1. convincing frames that make sense to different groups of people
  2. creation of causal stories NOT causal policy theories
  3. cues to influence the story’s interpretation
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Cultural perspective
- causal stories (4) (PTSL)

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  1. what is the problem? Problem Framing
  2. who is the policy about? Target Group
  3. why solve it? Problem Legitimisation
  4. how to solve it? Solution
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Cultural Perspective
- interpretation of stories

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  1. personalisation
  2. metaphors
  3. symbols
  4. figures
  5. images
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Institutional Perspective
playing with different design logics (2)(AW/AA)

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Logic of Consequences
- does it work? cost-benefit
- is it allowed? rule of law
2. Logic of Appropriateness:
- is it applicable? circumstances
- is it appropriate? government legitimacy

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Policy instruments are…

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tools used by the government to develop and implement policies

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Policy instruments
Perspectives

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R: tools used are to achieve policy goals
P: tools used are to give power to actors
C: tools used are to convey messages fitting stories
I: tools used are to promote path dependency

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Types of Policy Instruments (3)(LEC)

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Legal Norm Setting:
forces actors to act upon; legal rules and directives
(the stick)

Economic:
appeals to cost-benefit assessment
(the carrot)

Communicative:
information and dialogue on interventions
(sermon)

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