Routledge Handbook of Public Policy (Handbook of Public Policy)

This Handbook provides a comprehensive global survey of the policy process. Written by an outstanding line up of distinguished scholars and practitioners, the Handbook covers all aspects of the policy process including:Theory - from rational choice to the new institutionalismFrameworks - network theory, advocacy coalition and development modelsKey stages in the process - Formulation, implementation and evaluationAgenda setting and decision makingThe roles of key actors and institutionsThis is an invaluable resource for all scholars, graduate students and practitioners in public policy and policy analysis.