In person icon Theoretical and Methodological Innovations for Policy Process Frameworks

Abstract

Sound policy process research addressing policy change is produced when frameworks integrate theoretical reflections and use appropriate methods for operationalization. While this poses a variety of challenges (e.g., research design decisions), some frameworks seem to work better when applying specific theories or methods (e.g., social network analysis, QCA, meta-analysis). Papers contributing to the question when and how to integrate theories, models, as well as methods, are presented.

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'Perturbation Management' as a Policy Tool	View Paper Details
Punctuated Equilibrium Theory, Policy Change and Neural Networks: Can We Go Any Further Beyond Boundaries?	View Paper Details
Assessing the Past and Planning the Future: Revisiting and Updating ACF’s Theories of Policy Learning and Policy Change	View Paper Details
Can Beliefs Act as Institutional Filters? – Investigating Rules, Beliefs and Coordination in Different Watershed Management Situations	View Paper Details
Cultural Theory and Party Identification – Investigating a Link in ACF Research	View Paper Details