Policy analysis
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Policy advice
Working paper
Respecting the subject in subjective wellbeing public policy: moving beyond the social planner paradigm
There is a rising tide of advocacy for public policy to be made on the basis of ‘subjective wellbeing’. In this paper, the authors argue that the vast majority of the associated policy proposals adopt the same ‘social planner perspective’ that undergirds conventional economic policy analysis.
Policy report
UK’s industrial policy: learning from the past?
The United Kingdom’s industrial policy since the 1970s has been characterised by frequent policy reversals and announcements, driven by political cycles. This paper explores the impacts of these deficiencies of the industrial policy-making landscape in the UK and contrasts them with the experiences of other advanced economies.
Guide
Multicultural policy since 2010: a quick guide
This quick guide provides an overview of the past decade of federal government policy on multiculturalism in Australia.
Journal article
Research and education in public sector practice: a systems approach to understanding policy impact
This article outlines how a systems thinking approach can aid understanding of research and education impact on government practice.
Journal article
Are research-policy engagement activities informed by policy theory and evidence? 7 challenges to the UK impact agenda
This article seek to answer the question - in what should we invest if we seek to maximise the impact of research?