This journal examines the processes and outcomes of public policy, with a particular focus on collaborative governance, evidence-based policymaking, and behavioral public policy. It explores how policies are designed, implemented, and terminated, considering the influence of political contexts, institutional designs, and lived experiences. The journal also investigates the role of policy entrepreneurs, the challenges of integrating research into decision-making, and the ethical and conceptual clarity within policy fields.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Public AdministrationQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political SciencePublic Administration
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International RelationsPublic Administration
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Public Policy and Administration ResearchPolicy Transfer and LearningSocial Policy and Reform StudiesPolitical Influence and Corporate StrategiesEvaluation and Performance AssessmentInternational Development and AidLabor Movements and UnionsEuropean Union Policy and GovernanceEmployment and Welfare StudiesRegulation and Compliance Studies