Comparative Policy Analysis

From Research to Practice

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

1 919 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins, theories and methodologies of the growing field of comparative policy analysis (CPA). It explores the similarities and differences in national and international policy-making, addressing the impact of new research methods, globalised communication and economic trade.Guillaume Fontaine and Iris Geva-May assess the range of research designs employed in CPA, drawing on examples from different policy areas and countries to investigate the main challenges of using multi-methods for comparison. Their analysis advances understanding of comparative analytical studies, overcoming the divide between quantitative and qualitative approaches. Chapters cover the epistemology and methodology of CPA, the methods associated with probabilistic frameworks, and those aligned with deterministic frameworks. The book ultimately connects research and practice to provide guidance on how best to study contemporary policy at the cross-national, national and sub-national level.Comparative Policy Analysis is an essential resource for students and academics interested in public policy design, analysis and administration. It is also an important read for policy-makers seeking insight into evidence-based decision making.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-01-23
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781035308613

Tillhör följande kategorier

ContentsForeword Comparative Policy Analysis: From Research to Practice – Introduction PART I EPISTEMOLOGY 1 Charting comparative policy analysis 2 The logic of comparative policy analysis 3 Methodological innovations in comparative policy analysis PART II PROBABILISTIC FRAMEWORKS 4 Current trends in experiments and analytical statistics 5 Current trends in descriptive statistics PART III DETERMINISTIC FRAMEWORKS 6 Current trends in set-theoretic methods 7 Current trends in within-case studies Conclusion: from research to practice References

‘This tour de force provides a very sophisticated presentation and discussion of the wide variety of methods and approaches available for comparative policy analysis. Taking different approaches seriously, the book unpacks the epistemological and methodological foundations of different approaches, showing how and when they can be used. Building on a nuanced discussion of what it means to compare in policy analysis and the legacy of Mill’s methods, the book introduces both classic and recent comparative methods, ranging from experimental approaches to paired comparisons. The text is admirably accessible despite the difficulty of some of the philosophical and methodological concepts discussed. The book also provides numerous recent examples that provide a great resource for scholars searching for exemplars of good applications of different methods in the field. What I really appreciated is that the authors do not suggest that there is one “best” approach, but instead all have comparative strengths and weaknesses that need to be taken seriously. Taken as a whole, the book will stand as an invaluable resource for any scholar interested in explaining and understanding public policies using comparative methods.’