First published 2019
Policy feedback research reveals how enacted legislation transforms political landscapes, but scholars have struggled to convert these insights into actionable reform strategies. Jacob S. Hacker tackles this gap by examining the capacity of American policy reform to generate self-reinforcing political outcomes. His approach updates traditional policy feedback theory to reflect contemporary political realities while building bridges between academic research and practical governance. The volume presents evidence-based recommendations for crafting policies that endure beyond electoral cycles. Hacker demonstrates how reformers can design legislation that creates its own political constituencies and protective mechanisms. The book offers policymakers, advocates, and students concrete tools for understanding how policy design influences long-term political sustainability and effectiveness.
Genres: social-science, political-science, public-policy, academic, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, evidence-based
252 pages · Hardcover · Sage Publications, Inc