Ambiguity and Choice in Public Policy

Focusing on the concept of "ambiguity" in policymaking, Zahariadis expands on John Kingdon's "multiple streams" model to explore the manipulation of ideas and beliefs within the policy process. He broadens the theory's application to parliamentary democracies and examines the entire policy formation process, including both domestic and foreign policy. By integrating case studies from various countries, such as economic policymaking in Britain, France, and Germany, and foreign policymaking in Greece, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of modern democratic policymaking dynamics.