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Making Policies Work: First - and Second-order Mechanisms in Policy Design
Making Policies Work: First- and Second-order Mechanisms in Policy Design examines how policy tools and actions produce policy effects and contribute to successful policy outcomes. The book develops a mechanistic perspective that focuses on the causal processes linking policy actions to their effects. It introduces the concepts of first-order and second-order policy mechanisms and explores how these mechanisms can be activated through effective policy design. Drawing on theoretical perspectives and empirical cases from areas such as healthcare partnerships, food waste prevention, retirement savings, European Union regulation, and public sector reform, the book provides analytical tools for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in designing and implementing effective public policies.
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