Policy Analysis in France

Policy analysis in France lays the foundation for a more systematic understanding of policy analysis in the country. In doing so, the volume discusses the role of the State and its restructuring, processes of government and governance, and State-Society relationships and policies as both a process and an outcome. Through 18 chapters contributions focus on policymakers, their practices, ideas and discourses, how they engage in sustained relationships with a large variety of market and society actors, and the concrete devices they use in order to make policy objectives operational. This is a comprehensive study of policy analysis in France that will be valuable to academics and postgraduate students researching and studying a range of policy and public management areas.

Lyon 2 University Berges du Rhone Campus

Dr. Charlotte Halpern is associate research professor in political science Sciences Po, Centre d’Etudes Européennes (CEE), CNRS, Paris.

Professor Patrick Hassenteufel is professor in Political Science at the University of Versailles and Sciences Po Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Printemps (CNRS).

Philippe Zittoun is Research Professor of Political Science at LAET, ENTPE, University of Lyon and General Secretary of the International Public Policy Association.