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Since the mid-2000s, Latin American countries have been re-reforming their pension systems to address the issue of low coverage and low future pensions. Chile and Uruguay, pioneers of social protection in the region, show diverging policy change outcomes. While Uruguay has implemented a series of reforms aiming at strengthening the private and the public pillars, Chile, notwithstanding a significant reform in 2008, has been debating significant change entailing possible more involvement of the state in pension provision and has recently adopted a reform that will challenge the dominance of the private pillar. We argue that the political institutional setting and the legacy of the pension system (both in terms of its design and performance) are key to understanding this diverging path. We contend that our analysis provides a useful framework to understand pension policy (re-)reforms in other countries in the region and thus contributes to the pension and policy continuity and change literature.

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Angelaki, Marina, and Leandro N. Carrera. 2015. “Radical Pension Reforms After the Crisis: A Comparative Analysis of Argentina and Greece.” Politics & Policy 43(3): 378–400. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12117.

Jakee, Keith, and Keith Stacy. 2021. “Revisiting Pension Reform in Sweden: The Role of Corporatism (and Why it Matters).” Politics & Policy 49(3): 651–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12405.

Milva, Geri, and Fernanda Villareal. 2022. “The Myth of Economic Incentives around the Debate on the Design of Optimal Pension Systems: A Survival Analysis for the Argentine Case.” Politics & Policy 50(1): 795–809. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12485.

The rise of populist leaders to power in recent decades has prompted a growing literature on the impacts of populist rule, especially in democracies. Research addressing the effects on key democratic institutions finds the result to be predominantly negative: populist rule undermines several key mechanisms of accountability. Checks on the executive, media freedom, and rule of law all reportedly grow weaker under populist leaders. But are populists held to account once they exit office? Do they face a higher risk of prosecution than other leaders? Using data on former presidents and prime ministers in electoral democracies across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa from 1970 to 2022, this study explores the conditions that generate post-tenure prosecution of populist and non-populist former leaders. We show that populists are more likely to be prosecuted ex-post, especially if they served as presidents. And their risk grows the more the rule of law declines on their watch.

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Hunter, L. Y., J. Rutland, and Z. King. 2020. “Leaving the Barracks: Military Coups in Developing Democracies.” Politics & Policy 48, no. 6: 1062–1103. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12383.

Levitt, B., and T. Kostadinova. 2014. “Personalist Parties in the Third Wave of Democratization: A Comparative Analysis of Peru and Bulgaria.” Politics & Policy 42, no. 4: 513–547. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12084.

Özer, S., A. G. G. Gülal, and Y. K. Polat. 2023. “The Rule of Law in the Grip of Populist Authoritarianism: Hungary and Poland.” Politics & Policy 51, no. 5: 936–959. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12554.

In response to calls to extend the theoretical development of the multiple streams framework (MSF), this article proposes the integration of a refined problem framing process model and its key settings into the MSF. Despite its popularity in recent decades, the MSF has not systematically addressed the role of contextual factors in the problem framing process. We conceptualize problem framing in the MSF context as a continuous, dynamic process that proceeds in three critical phases: recognition and disclosure of a situation, engagement with the public and society, and activation of key actors. We argue that problem identification in public policy is completed through these phases, rather than being determined solely by key actors such as the problem broker and the policy entrepreneur. Additionally, we categorize important contextual factors for problem framing into four key settings: institutional, knowledge, ideological, and social. We assert that these settings are essential for the emergence and effectiveness of key actors in driving problem framing. An empirical illustration using the mental health equity policy process in Australia demonstrates the model and settings and their significance compared with the original problem stream analysis in the MSF. By introducing this refined model, the article contributes to enhancing the analytical precision and empirical applicability of the MSF, offering a more comprehensive understanding of how public problems are constructed. The study suggests that the transition in policymaking from situations to public problems should be further explored in public policy theory, while future research should test the proposed model in other policy areas and contexts.

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Angervil, G. 2021. “A Comprehensive Application of Kingdon‘s Multiple Streams Framework: An Analysis of the Obama Administration‘s No Child Left Behind Waiver Policy.” Politics & Policy 49, no. 5: 980–1020. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12432.

Rawat, P. and J. C. Morris. 2016. “Kingdon‘s ‘Streams’ Model at Thirty: Still Relevant in the 21st Century?” Politics & Policy 44, no. 4: 608–638. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12168.

The overall goal of this research is to assess the impact of Frontier Technology Readiness on vulnerability to climate change. From a sample of 120 developing nations from 2008 to 2019, we use a simple panel specification to first account for cross-sectional dependence and autocorrelation, which are estimated using Driscoll-Kraay's OLS and Generalized Least Squares (GLS). Second, we use the instrumental variables method to adjust for any potential endogeneity in our association. At the conclusion of our studies, our findings show that preparation for advanced technologies has a negative influence on sensitivity to climate change; in other words, an increase in Frontier Technology Readiness reduces vulnerability to climate change via technological effect. This effect is particularly strong in middle- and high-income countries. When we use different ways to control endogeneity, our results stay consistent.

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Myers, N., A. Pendergast, A. Tidmore, et al. 2025. “Roles in Resilience: The Intersection of Genetic Counseling, Policy Advocacy, and Community Resilience.” Politics & Policy 53 no. 2: e70023. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70023.

von Malmborg, F. 2023. “Combining the Advocacy Coalition Framework and Argumentative Discourse Analysis: The Case of the ‘Energy Efficiency First’ Principle in EU Energy and Climate Policy.” Politics & Policy 51 no. 2: 222–241. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12525.

Zang, X. 2021. “Environmental Accidents and Environmental Legislation in China: Evidence from Provincial Panel Data (1997–2014).” Politics & Policy 50 no. 1: 77–92. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12446.

Policy change is a core variable of policy process research. Several theories and frameworks distinguish different levels of policy change. These include minor change vs. major change (Advocacy Coalition Framework), incrementalism vs. nonincrementalism (Multiple Streams Framework), punctuations vs. equilibrium (Punctuated Equilibrium Theory), first order vs. second order vs. third order change (Policy Paradigm Perspective), and types of policy focus and policy content (Policy Design Perspective). However, public policy still lacks cross-theoretical definitions and substantiated operationalizations of different levels of policy change. This paper conceptualizes policy change based on a combination of theories of the policy process. We propose the use of expert assessments to operationalize the multiple items to achieve a continuous and complex measurement of policy change that combines and refines previous categories. The example of German health policy illustrates the measurement of policy change according to experts in the field.

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Bandelow, Nils C., Lina Y. Iskandar, Sofie Klingner, and Ilana Schröder. 2024. “From Local Networks to National Reform? Programmatic Groups in the Regionalization of German Health Policy.” Politics & Policy 52(6): 1310–1330. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12629.

Wright, John S. F. 2022. “Policy Change and the Failure of pro-European Agency in the British Conservative Party: A Post-structuralist Analysis.” Politics & Policy 50(3): 598–621. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12472.

English, Patrick, Maria T. Grasso, Barbara Buraczynska, Sotirios Karampampas, and Luke Temple. 2016. “Convergence on Crisis? Comparing Labour and Conservative Party Framing of the Economic Crisis in Britain, 2008–14.” Politics & Policy 44(3): 577–603. http://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12160.

This study investigates whether policy changes aimed at elevating the status of historically negatively constructed groups can sway previously unfavorable social images, using the legalization of same-sex marriage as a critical empirical case. Leveraging data from the Joint EVS/WVS conducted in 2019 across countries, this study exploits a unique natural experiment in Taiwan, where the policy on same-sex marriage shifted to legalization during the survey period. This timing allows us to examine the immediate effect of same-sex marriage legalization on public attitudes toward gays and lesbians. Using difference-in-difference analysis, this study provides preliminary evidence suggesting that after the legalization of same-sex marriage, there appears to be a shift in public attitudes, with individuals tending to view homosexuality as more justifiable, being more likely to accept homosexuals as neighbors, and being more agreeable to the notion that homosexual couples are as good as other parents.

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Gover, D. 2023. “Religious Lobbying and Policy Influence: Christian Interest Group Impacts Around the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in England and Wales.” Politics & Policy 51, no. 6: 1097–1116. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12559.

Tsai, H.-T. and G. B. Lewis. 2025. “Cultural Conservatism and Opposition to Marriage Equality: The Case of Taiwan.” Politics & Policy 53, no. 3: e70036. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70036.

The intensifying technological confrontation between the United States and China has compelled Japan to implement policies and measures to safeguard supply chain networks and sensitive technologies. This article analyzes the development of Japan's economic security strategy with a focus on domestic policymaking, aiming to identify its key characteristics and the domestic factors that have shaped them. The findings confirm that Japan's economic security policies have a strong industrial orientation but weak defense and military concerns. The article further explores the reasons behind this characteristic, arguing that Japan's anti-militarist and pacifist security identity has created a framework in which defense and military elements are not explicitly articulated in public policies or business activities. At the same time, ruling party politicians and economic ministry bureaucrats have prioritized industrial aspects in these policies.

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Somych, Mykola, Tetiana Opaliuk, Iryna Potapiuk, Elena Ovcharuk, Alina Oliinyk. 2022. “Economic Security of Ukraine: Management Aspect Through the Prism of Socio-Economic Development in the Context of International Ratings.” Politics and Policy 50(4): 810–833. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12481.

Kilinç-Pala, and Pinar Buket. 2021. “Approaches in Energy Exclusive Security: Theories of Energy Security and the Dominance of Realism.” Politics and Policy 49(3): 771–94. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12411.

This study examines how mayors' personal wealth affects social spending in South Korean local governments, utilizing panel data from 17 regional and 226 municipal governments (2009–2022). Drawing on public choice theory and elite theory, it investigates whether mayors' wealth influences social spending decisions and if this effect persists within political parties. The analysis uses fixed effects models to reveal that wealthier conservative mayors reduce welfare spending while increasing healthcare expenditures, suggesting strategic fiscal allocation driven by personal economic interests. In contrast, wealthier progressive mayors increase education spending, viewing it as a politically viable alternative to direct redistribution. These findings show that even within the same political party, mayors' social spending preferences vary systematically with their financial standing. The study contributes to understanding how personal wealth shapes local governance and suggests policy reforms to enhance democratic accountability in budget allocation.

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Heo, Inhye. 2013. “The Political Economy of Policy Gridlock in South Korea: The Case of the Lee Myung-bak Government's Green Growth Policy.” Politics & Policy 41(4): 509–35. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12029.

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To date, limited research has explored the correlation between electoral institutions and their impact on legislators' capacity and willingness to engage in the difficult task of legislating. I aim to fill this void by investigating how various primary election rules influence legislative effectiveness within the US House from 1990 to 2020. My analysis reveals that members elected through closed primary processes tend to have higher average legislative effectiveness scores (LES). However, this effect is contingent upon the competitiveness of the district and is primarily driven by increased bill introduction and committee activity, rather than the successful passage of legislation in the chamber or the legislative process as a whole. These findings underscore a potential tradeoff between a deliberative and efficient government and carry significant implications for reform efforts, representation, and governance.

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This article explores how historical legacies and institutional configurations impact the governance models used in implementing State aid policies for broadband in France, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The analysis is based on historical institutionalism, focusing on path dependence, critical junctures, and gradual institutional change. A comparative historical approach shows different governance models evolving due to administrative traditions and political factors. France and the United Kingdom have evolved toward decentralized models, which capitalize on institutional flexibility and strategic reforms. Conversely, Portugal and Spain face limitations from centralized structures and institutional inertia. This study elucidates the relationship between institutional structures and policy outcomes, providing policymakers with insights for addressing digital access disparities. These findings contribute to the public administration literature, emphasizing the role of timing, sequencing, and coordination in the design of effective governance frameworks and preparing for emerging challenges (such as 5G deployment) where State aid will be needed.

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