Week 10 - Media, Information and Persuasion in Public Policy Flashcards
What is the “gatekeeper” role of the media in public policy?
Media filters and prioritizes information between the government and the public, shaping public discourse.
What is the “monitor” or watchdog function of the media?
Media scrutinizes government and holds power accountable on behalf of citizens, crucial for democracy.
What does “democratization of information” refer to?
The rise of digital platforms allows anyone to produce and share information, reducing media’s gatekeeping power.
media can’t gatekeep anymore
How has market-oriented journalism impacted media?
News focuses more on clicks and sensationalism, often at the expense of depth and public interest.
What is the issue with concentration of media ownership?
Fewer corporations controlling media can limit diversity, bias coverage, and threaten editorial independence.
How does the media influence the Multiple Streams Framework?
Media shapes the national mood and problem framing, helping open policy windows for change.
What role does media play in Punctuated Equilibrium Theory?
Media attention can expand issues and disrupt policy monopolies, enabling institutional change.
In the ACF, how does media contribute to policy change?
Media informs policy actors and advocacy coalitions, contributing to long-term policy learning.
What does the Narrative Policy Framework analyze?
It examines how stories (with setting, characters, plot, moral) shape public understanding and support for policy.
What are “nudges” in public policy?
Subtle design elements that encourage people to act in their own/society’s best interest without mandates.
What is “choice architecture”?
The way choices are presented to people to influence decisions and encourage desired behaviors.
How do nudges differ from traditional government tools?
Nudges don’t involve regulations or financial incentives; they guide behavior indirectly.
