Theories of Policy Change

Theories of policy change explore how and why government policies are created, modified, or discarded. Key theories include the "Multiple Streams" model, which suggests that change occurs when problems, policies, and politics align; the "Punctuated Equilibrium" theory, which argues that policy is stable most of the time but changes drastically when there’s a crisis or new information; and the "Advocacy Coalition Framework," which emphasizes the role of groups that work together over time to influence policy. These theories help us understand the complex processes that drive legislative and regulatory changes in society.