The Politics of Evidence-Based Policy Making
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‘This
is essential reading for anyone interested in how evidence and policy interact
in the real world. Paul Cairney plots an entertaining course outlining the main
debates of the evidence-based policy movement, drawing on up-to-date research
and fascinating case studies to show what can realistically be expected of
science, and of policy. Full of succinct overviews of theoretical and empirical
research, this is where I’ll be sending students and colleagues for an
informative read.’– Dr Kathryn
Oliver, University of Oxford, UK ‘How
can policymaking make best use
of evidence? We expect policymakers to follow a transparent
and systematic process, and scientists to understand that actors use
evidence selectively in a politically heated debate. Cairney helps us appreciate
these challenges, explaining how policymakers understand and use evidence, and
inviting scientists to reflect on how they can be effective in that context.’– Professor Brian Head
FASSA, The University of Queensland, Australia ‘If you’re interested in
evidence-based policy making (EBPM) then this is a must read. In this
persuasive and highly readable book, Paul Cairney draws insights from policy
theory to articulate a pragmatic view of EBPM, where scientific evidence is
just one of the resources used by the many actors involved in the political
systems which shape policy. He demonstrates why scientists need to adapt to the
demands of real world policymaking rather than hanker after an unrealistic (and
undesirable) scenario where policymaking is less messy and scientific evidence
plays a more decisive role. He provides helpful guidance for scientists
on how they can adapt and engage with real world policy making and delivery.’– Professor Sandra Nutley, University of St Andrews, UK The Politics of Evidence Based
Policymaking identifies how to work with
policymakers to maximize the use of scientific evidence. Policymakers cannot
consider all evidence relevant to policy problems. They use two shortcuts:
‘rational’ ways to gather enough evidence, and ‘irrational’ decision-making,
drawing on emotions, beliefs, and habits. Most scientific studies focus on the
former. They identify uncertainty when policymakers have incomplete evidence,
and try to solve it by improving the supply of information. They do not respond
to ambiguity, or the potential for policymakers to understand problems in very
different ways. A good strategy requires advocates to be persuasive: forming
coalitions with like-minded actors, and accompanying evidence with simple stories
to exploit the emotional or ideological biases of policymakers. Paul Cairney is Professor
of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling. His research interests are
in comparative public policy, including: comparisons of policy theories (Understanding
Public Policy, 2012); outcomes in different countries (Global Tobacco
Control, 2012), and UK and devolved policymaking (Scottish Politics,
2013).
The Politics
of Evidence Based Policymaking identifies how to work
with policymakers to maximize the use of scientific evidence. Policymakers cannot
consider all evidence relevant to policy problems. They use two shortcuts:
‘rational’ ways to gather enough evidence, and ‘irrational’ decision-making,
drawing on emotions, beliefs, and habits. Most scientific studies focus on the former.
They identify uncertainty when policymakers have incomplete evidence, and try
to solve it by improving the supply of information. They do not respond to
ambiguity, or the potential for policymakers to understand problems in very
different ways. A good strategy requires advocates to be persuasive: forming
coalitions with like-minded actors, and accompanying evidence with simple stories
to exploit the emotional or ideological biases of policymakers.
Autor*in
Paul Cairney
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