Policy dynamics in the European Union / Eva Thomann, R. Kent Weaver, Tiziano Zgaga.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomann, Eva, 1981- author.

Weaver, R. Kent, 1953- author.

Zgaga, Tiziano, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in European politics

Cambridge elements. Elements in European politics, 2754-5032

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

European Union.

Central-local government relations--European Union countries.

Central-local government relations.

Policy sciences--European Union countries.

Policy sciences.

European Union countries--Social policy.

European Union countries.

European Union countries--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"In multilevel governance systems, member states work together to address cross-border problems, yet people still lack a clear understanding of how and why their policies differ or converge. Existing research offers many explanations but often treats them separately or overstates the EU's independent influence. This Element brings these perspectives together in a single framework of policy dynamics. It distinguishes policy areas shaped mainly by EU institutions or member states, or by their interaction. It introduces an actor-centered typology of policy dynamics – stable patterns of actors, incentives, and mechanisms that shape policy over time. The Element shows that these dynamics matter only when governments, interest groups, and NGOs have the incentives, capacity, and leverage to build coalitions and pursue goals. The policy dynamics framework helps learners identify likely causal mechanisms and supports clearer comparison, explanation, and teaching of EU policymaking"-- Cambridge Core.

Contents:

Analyzing policy dynamics and policy convergence in the EU

Multiple policy dynamics in the European Union

Case studies of policy dynamics

Conclusions and research agenda.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed May 1, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version: Thomann, Eva, 1981- Policy dynamics in the European Union

ISBN:

9781009410274

100941027X

OCLC:

1587355364

Publisher Number:

CIPO000371119

Access Restriction:

Some versions: Open access versions available from some providers open access