Causality and Public Policy
Keywords:
Causal mechanisms, policy outcomes, law and public policy, evidence-based policymakingAbstract
The exploration of causal relationships in public policy analysis is necessary for comprehending the efficacy of government interventions. Bucci (2013) proposed examining individual cases to infer the effectiveness of legal and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing the importance of developing suitable methodologies to advance research in the field. We suggest that shifting the focus to policy outcomes and delving into both the underlying mechanisms and the generating models responsible for these outcomes enhances our understanding of how policies generate impacts.
An examination of these causal mechanisms, whether explicit or implicit, provides researchers with valuable information into how policies unfold and achieve desired objectives. This analytical approach requires clear and transparent explanations, consideration of contextual factors, and an understanding of the intricate feedback loops and interactions that influence policy effects. By acknowledging the diversity and complexity of these mechanisms, researchers can better comprehend the dynamic and sometimes nonlinear nature of political processes, facilitating a more comprehensive analysis of policies.
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