The Dynamics of Agenda Setting in Policymaking
Sun, September 8, 8:00 to 9:30am, Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, 501Session Submission Type: Created Panel
Session Description
Agenda setting involves a complex process by which certain issues or topics are selected for consideration and action by policymakers. It involves a complex interplay of factors, including public opinion, media attention, interest group lobbying, and governmental priorities. This panel represents diverse perspectives on the dynamics of agenda setting.
Sub Unit
Individual Presentations
Agenda Dynamics in Young Democracies: Findings from Ghana and South Africa - Christiana Bugri, West Virginia University
Decoding Agenda Setting in Health Policy: Chinese Critical Illness Insurance - Lili Shang, University of New South Wales; Chengcheng Yue, Rutgers University-Camden
Media Framing of Social Welfare Programs during Status Quo Shifts - Ana Schugurensky, University of California, Irvine
Multiple Streams Framework: Community Health Needs Post-George Floyd/COVID-19 - John A. Grummel, Upper Iowa University; Stephanie Zarb, Wayne State University
Can We Measure Issue Complexity? - Jonathan Lewallen, University of Tampa