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Multiple Streams Framework as Scientific Research Program and Tool for the Analysis of Public Policy Issues

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  • Ochrana František

    (Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Public and Social Policy, Prague, Czech Republic, .)

  • Novotný Vilém

    (Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Public and Social Policy, Prague, Czech Republic, .)

  • Angelovská Olga

    (Charles University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Public and Social Policy, Prague, Czech Republic, .)

Abstract

The Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) is currently one of the most widely used frameworks in policy process research. It explains how policy agenda develops in the policy process with emphasis on policy adoption. This article examines MSF from the perspective of the history of science and Lakatos’ methodology of scientific research programs. In this respect, we consider MSF a “semi-strong theory” that uses a form of subsumption under theory for scientific explanation. This differs from a “strong” explanatory theory (e.g., physics), which uses explanations in the form of subsumption under scientific law. From the point of view of Lakatos’ methodology, MSF represents a scientific research program.

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  • Ochrana František & Novotný Vilém & Angelovská Olga, 2022. "Multiple Streams Framework as Scientific Research Program and Tool for the Analysis of Public Policy Issues," NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy, Sciendo, vol. 15(1), pages 141-165, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:vrs:njopap:v:15:y:2022:i:1:p:141-165:n:8
    DOI: 10.2478/nispa-2022-0007
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