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Windows of Opportunity: When and How Can the Policy Analyst Influence the Policymaker During the Policy Process

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Building on a variety of conceptualizations about the policymaker, the policy analyst, and the policy process, this essay seeks to understand how these three aspects mesh together. Consequently, this paper attempts to examine four questions that are germane to the analysis of policy: What roles can the policy analyst play? What are the personality types of policymakers? What is the role of the policymaker's personality in the policy process? What are the windows of opportunity for the policy analyst in one's attempt to influence the policymaker during the policy process? This paper argues that the policy analyst has the opportunity to influence policymakers at various stages of the policy process. However, the influence strategies that are effective are different depending upon the type of policymaker. This understanding is vital if a policy analyst desires to have an impact. Furthermore, the role the analyst performs has a significant impact on the how and the extent to which the analyst may have leverage.

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  • Charles E. Snare, 1995. "Windows of Opportunity: When and How Can the Policy Analyst Influence the Policymaker During the Policy Process," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 14(3‐4), pages 407-430, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:14:y:1995:i:3-4:p:407-430
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1995.tb00719.x
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