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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · 6d

This article by A. Küsters & C. E. Sottilotta examines the trade-offs embedded in the European Union's digital policymaking, focusing on the tensions between fundamental rights, security, and economic competitiveness. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · 20d

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

This article introduces the concept of policy spandrels to make sense of public policies producing second-order effects that are unintentional from the perspective of policy design and yet are fraugh...

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · 20d

Out now! This article by M. Maggetti introduces the concept of policy spandrels to make sense of public policies producing second-order effects that are unintentional from policy design and yet fraught with consequences. Link in comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · 28d

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

Has digitalization changed policy-making dynamics at the European Union (EU) level? To investigate this issue, this article presents a scoping review of the literature on EU digital policy-making. Wh...

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · 28d

Has digitalization changed policy-making dynamics at the European Union (EU) level? To investigate this issue, this article by C. Bérut presents a scoping review of the literature on EU digital policy-making. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Sep 4

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

How can we explain decisions by governments to engage in policy investments—accepting short-term costs in return for anticipated gains in the longer term—after previously sustaining the status quo? O...

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Why do governments accept short-term costs for uncertain long-term gains? This article by P. Tuytens & C. Haberstroh argues narratives about the future reshape expectations of costs & benefits, driving intertemporal policy change. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy

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Elizabeth A. Koebele @eakoebele.bsky.social · Aug 28

Now out in an issue of @epa-journal.bsky.social: "Estimating the effect of policy entrepreneurship on individual vaccination behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic." Thanks to fearless leader Kristin Taylor for making this one happen.

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Most studies of policy entrepreneurship seek to understand how entrepreneurs influence the behavior of policy-makers in the agenda-setting or decision-making phases of the policy process. Recent scho...

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Sep 2

Link to the new article by K. Eriksson, E. Petridou, G. Alirani and R. Johansson: doi.org/10.1002/epa2...

This article examines the fire and rescue services sector in Sweden in the period 1986–2021, and explains the timing of bureaucratic reforms using the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF). In this study,...

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Sep 2

New in EPA! This article by K. Eriksson et al. examines the fire and rescue services sector in Sweden in the period 1986–2021, and explains the timing of bureaucratic reforms using the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF). Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci #msf

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Aug 26

Link to the new article by A. Ricotta, C. Generet, S. Moyson, N. Schiffino and F. Schoenaers: doi.org/10.1002/epa2...

How do citizens participate in interactions with street-level bureaucrats? We systematically reviewed 50 studies and identified a repertoire of citizens' attitudes and behaviors, ranging from complia...

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Aug 26

How do citizens interact with street-level bureaucrats? A. Ricotta et al. reviewed 50 studies and identified a repertoire of attitudes and behaviors, from compliance to opposition, with exit as a last resort. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Aug 4

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This paper explores the integration of gender mainstreaming in urban food policies (UFPs) through three Spanish case studies: Barcelona, Valencia, and Zaragoza. While UFPs are pivotal for addressing ....

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Aug 4

This paper by C. Bergonzini & F. Donati explores gender mainstreaming in urban food policies (UFPs) through three Spanish case studies. While UFPs are key to sustainable urban food systems, gender disparities remain largely overlooked. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 31

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 31

E. Pundziūtė-Gallois shows how NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (2014–2016) emerged via pragmatic policymaking; fluid, relational, nonlinear, with shifting actors in loosely defined spaces. In new SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 29

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 29

Out now! This paper by L. Carmichael examines the process of allocating governmental responsibility for cybersecurity inside the Estonian government, among the first to publicly acknowledge cyberattacks against a nation-state in 2007. Link in the comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #polisci

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 9

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

Policy integration is seen as an appropriate strategy to address urban problems and promote sustainable urban development objectives. The European Union (EU) has been including this strategy as an es...

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 9

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

Policy integration is seen as an appropriate strategy to address urban problems and promote sustainable urban development objectives. The European Union (EU) has been including this strategy as an es...

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 9

Policy integration has guided EU urban initiatives since the 1990s. This study by M. J. Dorado-Rubín, C. J. Navarro & M. J. Guerrero-Mayo of 171 Spanish projects finds goal diversity and political capacity drive adoption. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 7

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

Over the past decade, the concept of “instrument constituency” has been proposed as a way in which to bridge studies on policy networks and policy instruments. This concept focuses on policy networks....

EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 7

Out now! N. Morize's new study on French healthcare shows how actor networks around IPEP & PEPS drive policy change & continuity via shared care coordination tools. Part of the SI guest-edited by C. Ansell, P. Hassenteufel & P. Zittoun. Link in comments! #PolicyStudies #publicpolicy #publicpolicy

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EPA Journal @epa-journal.bsky.social · Jul 5

European Policy Analysis | PSO Policy Research Journal | Wiley Online Library

“Opération Papyrus” was implemented in the Swiss Canton of Geneva between 2017 and 2018 with the aim of granting residence permits to undocumented migrants who met pre-established criteria. This prog....