Think Tanks in Australia: Policy Contributions and Influence

This book is the most comprehensive study of the Australian think-tank industry to date, assessing its structure, methods, and impact on policymaking. It argues that think tanks play an important role, but their effectiveness varies depending on their approach and objectives. It will appeal to students and scholars of public policy, practitioners in public administration, and governance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book offers the most in-depth exploration of the Australian think-tank industry to date. Drawing on robust empirical evidence, it first conducts a thorough assessment of the industry's structure, the strategies employed by think tanks to influence policymakers, and the public's perceptions of their effectiveness. Subsequently, the book delves into three distinct policy cases to examine the impact of think tanks on policymaking. It argues that while think tanks play significant roles in Australia's policymaking process, their influence varies depending on their approach and objectives. Furthermore, the book highlights that policymakers with differing ideological orientations diverge in their evaluations of the utility and influence of think tanks. This publication will be of interest to students and scholars of public policy, as well as practitioners in public administration and governance.

Weight: 601g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031270437
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023