Public Policy in Democratic Backsliding
Public Policy in Democratic Backsliding: How Illiberal Populists Engage with the Policy Process
by Michelle Morais de Sá e Silva, Alexandre de Ávila Gomide
English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031657063 | 378 Pages | True PDF | 8.34 MB
by Michelle Morais de Sá e Silva, Alexandre de Ávila Gomide
English | 2024 | ISBN: 3031657063 | 378 Pages | True PDF | 8.34 MB
This book examines the impact of democratic backsliding and populist governments on the public policy process. Drawing on case studies from the USA, Brazil, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, Turkey, and the Philippines, it assesses how elected populist governments have eroded policy capabilities and dismantled state apparatuses responsible for making and implementing policy. The book offers a unique perspective into democratic backsliding through a public policy lens, and considers why, when and how policy processes change as a result of populist governments. Numerous policy issues are analysed throughout the volume, including environmental, health and economic policies. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, democracy studies, and public administration.