Policy Dynamics in the European Union (Elements in European Politics)
Thomann, Eva
ISBN 10: 1009410288 ISBN 13: 9781009410281
Published by Cambridge University Press, 2026
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In multilevel governance systems, member states work together to address cross-border problems, yet people still lack a clear understanding of how and why their policies differ or converge. Existing research offers many explanations but often treats them separately or overstates the EU's independent influence. This Element brings these perspectives together in a single framework of policy dynamics. It distinguishes policy areas shaped mainly by EU institutions or member states, or by their interaction. It introduces an actor-centered typology of policy dynamics – stable patterns of actors, incentives, and mechanisms that shape policy over time. The Element shows that these dynamics matter only when governments, interest groups, and NGOs have the incentives, capacity, and leverage to build coalitions and pursue goals. The policy dynamics framework helps learners identify likely causal mechanisms and supports clearer comparison, explanation, and teaching of EU policymaking. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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Title: Policy Dynamics in the European Union (...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New