Public policy analysis

elective courses

SPECIALISATION CLASSES

15 h lecture

Lecture supported with presentation.

We will discuss 7 theories of the policy process and their application in empirical research.

We will discuss 7 theories of the policy process and their application in empirical research. Thesea theories are: 1. The Multiple Streams Framework

2. Punctuated Equilibrium Theory

3. Policy Feedback Theory

4. The Advocacy Coalition Framework

5. The Narrative Policy Framework

6. The IAD Framework and the SES Framework

7. Innovation and Diffusion Models in Policy Research

1. The Multiple Streams Framework

Literature: Nicole Herweg, Nikolaos Zahariadis, and Reimut Zohlnhöfer, The Multiple Streams Framework: Foundations, Refinements, and Empirical Applications, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

2. Punctuated Equilibrium Theory

Literature: Frank R. Baumgartner, Bryan D. Jones, and Peter B. Mortensen Punctuated Equilibrium Theory: Explaining Stability and Change in Public Policymaking, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

3. Policy Feedback Theory

Literature: Suzanne Mettler and Mallory SoRelle, Policy Feedback Theory, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

4. The Advocacy Coalition Framework

Literature: Hank C. Jenkins-Smith, Daniel Nohrstedt, Christopher M. Weible, and Karin Ingold, The Advocacy Coalition Framework: An Overview of the Research Program, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

5. The Narrative Policy Framework

Literature: Elizabeth A. Shanahan, Michael D. Jones, Mark K. McBeth, and Claudio M. Radaelli, The Narrative Policy Framework, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

6. The IAD Framework and the SES Framework

Literature: Edella Schlager and Michael Cox, The IAD Framework and the SES Framework: An Introduction and Assessment of the Ostrom Workshop Frameworks, in: Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

7. Innovation and Diffusion Models in Policy Research

Literature: Frances Stokes Berry and William D. Berry, Innovation and Diffusion Models in Policy Research, Christopher M Weible, Paul A Sabatier, Theories of the policy process, Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2017.

We add one empirical article to each theory

1. Understanding of specific theories of the policy process

2. Application of theories of the policy process in the design of empirical research

Tasks

1. Choose theory of the policy process and outline design research for own PhD topic

2. Participation in lectures

Learning Outcomes Assessment:

1. Report based on assessment task

2. Registration of participation

Assessment criteria:

1. Substantial: Assessment of the compatibility between report and selected theory of the policy process

2. Formal: report will be evaluated with academic literature standards