This open access book is the first monograph to systematically apply the Programmatic Action Framework (PAF) in a comparative analysis of public policy in two institutionally different countries. The PAF seeks to explain long-term policy change by examining the shared biographies of policy actors who, to foster their careers, coalesce around policy programs which they promote throughout the policy process. Comparing health policy-making in France and Germany between 1990 and 2020, the book sheds light on the institutional settings that are necessary for programmatic action to occur. It will appeal to scholars and students of public policy, public administration, and health policy.

Systematically applies the Programmatic Action Framework to a comparative study of public policy Compares health policy-making in France and Germany between 1990 and 2020 Investigates the extent to which institutions influence the formation of programmatic groups This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

Autorentext
Johanna Hornung is a Research Associate at the Institute of Comparative Politics and Public Policy, TU Braunschweig, Germany.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Programmatic Action and Policy Processes.- Chapter 3: Political Institutions and Public Policy.- Chapter 4: Health Policy Institutions in France and Germany.- Chapter 5: Programmatic Action in French Health Policy.- Chapter 6: Programmatic Action in German Health Policy.- Chapter 7: The Institutions of Programmatic Action.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.