Paul A. Sabatier (political scientist)

Paul A. Sabatier was a political scientist known for developing the "Multiple Streams Framework," a model explaining how policies are made. This framework suggests that policy change occurs when three "streams"—problems, policies, and politics—come together at the right time, creating a window for new ideas to be adopted. Sabatier’s work helps us understand how government decisions are influenced by various factors, including public concerns, available solutions, and political climate, emphasizing that policy change is often a complex process shaped by multiple, interacting elements.