Knot Policy Theory

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Christian Breunig, Chris Koski, & Samuel Workman
Policy Studies Journal, 2016

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Breunig, C., Koski, C., & & Samuel Workman. (2016). Knot Policy Theory. Policy Studies Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/psj.12155

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Breunig, Christian, Chris Koski, and & Samuel Workman. “Knot Policy Theory.” Policy Studies Journal (2016).

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Breunig, Christian, et al. “Knot Policy Theory.” Policy Studies Journal, 2016, doi:10.1111/psj.12155.

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@article{christian2016a,
  title = {Knot Policy Theory},
  year = {2016},
  journal = {Policy Studies Journal},
  doi = {10.1111/psj.12155},
  author = {Breunig, Christian and Koski, Chris and Workman, & Samuel}
}

This research note synthesizes the main theoretical frameworks in public policy. The concept of policy knots ties policy cycles, multiple streams, punctuated equilibrium, and other frameworks into one useful analytical tool. We introduce two particular policy knots—the granny knot and the clinch knot—to demonstrate the utility of the concept. As an illustration, we examine climate change policy in the United States in order to show the challenges of tying and securing a policy knot.