Polarized Politics and Policy Consequences

Download or read book Polarized Politics and Policy Consequences written by Diana Epstein and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To elucidate the impact of polarization on the daily lives of U.S. citizens, the research community may need to modify its benchmarks for what constitutes a successful public policy. The authors suggest that we need a better understanding of how polarization affects the quantity and substance of rulemaking, regulations, and judicial decisions. We also need to examine the effects of partisan polarization at the state and local levels of government, how much polarization complicates the conduct of defense and foreign policy, and precisely how polarization affects different policy areas. The publication should be of interest to members of Congress, presidential candidates, civil servants, political scientists, reporters, and stakeholders seeking to influence public policy.