Routledge 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 institutionalism

Frameworks – network theory, advocacy coalition and development models

Key stages in the process – Formulation, implementation and evaluation

Agenda setting and decision making

The roles of key actors and institutions This is an invaluable resource for all scholars, graduate students and practitioners in public policy and policy analysis.