PO345 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Universal Health Care, Corporatism, Elitism
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Elite defined in some particular way would ultimately determine how policy was created. Usually it is a group prevailing because other groups are not interested. Trying to introduce relevant groups into the policy process. Introduction and formalization of interest groups into the policy making process. Policy is determined by circumstances greater than the wish list of a contemporary government. Relationship between public policy and the institutions around government. One is invested in the stability of society, and follows policy. They are applicable to everyone in society. If we see in society that some laws are being scoffed at, indeed it lessens the likelihood that this will occur. People are more likely to go along with rules established from the government. Being able to use coercion in a fair minded matter. Monopolize the notion of legitimate use of coercion. The application of institutionalism is that the government finds it very challenging to change and introduce new policies.
