This Handbook provides a comprehensive global survey of the policy process. Written by an outstanding line up of distinguished scholars and practitioners, the Handbook covers all aspects of the policy process including:

• Theory - from rational choice to the new institutionalism
• Frameworks - network theory, advocacy coalition and development models
• Key stages in the process - Formulation, implementation and evaluation
• Agenda setting and decision making
• The roles of key actors and institutions

This is an invaluable resource for all scholars, graduate students and practitioners in public policy and policy analysis.