New Conceptual Tools in Policy Analysis?

Policy Analysis

Public Policy

Analytic

Code:

P214

Chair(s)

Paul Cairney

University of Stirling

Section New Approaches to Political Science and Public Policy

Date, Time and Location

Building: Maths, Floor: 4, Room: 416

Friday 11:00 - 12:40 BST (05/09/2014)

Abstract

In recent years there has been a proliferation of conceptual tools, including new theories/explanations, in policy analysis. Doe we need greater parsimony in policy analysis, or is this proliferation serving a useful purpose in terms of gaps in understanding the political world?

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New Conceptual Tools in Policy Analysis?

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