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How different forms of policy learning influence each other: case studies from Austrian innovation policy-making.

Authors :
Biegelbauer, Peter
Source :
Policy Studies; Mar2016, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p129-146, 18p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This paper investigates the question whether different forms of policy learning influence each other. The focus is on relationships between different forms of policy learning, which are explored on the basis of case study research in the field of research, technology and innovation policy-making in Austria. Methods utilised are expert interviews and document analysis besides literature and media recherché. With the goal to better understand the mechanisms behind learning processes, different forms of knowledge utilisation are linked to organisation types. The analysis suggests that the introduction of radical policy innovations was possible because different forms of learning were mutually beneficial and enabled actors to reach their goals. Learning about how to obtain political goals provided opportunities to increase the leverage of learning on policy instruments and goals, whilst insights into policies from other countries were also utilised for political learning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01442872
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Policy Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114044882
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/01442872.2015.1118027