Point Predictions and the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory: A Data Mining Approach- U. S. Nuclear Policy as Proof of Concept.

In Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET), information processing under the constraints of limited attention and bounded rationality leads to stick-slip dynamics in policy outcomes. Empirical work in this field often focuses on the macro level. Using the case of nuclear energy policy in the United Stat...

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Published in:	Policy Studies Journal Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 228 - 257
Main Authors:	Hegelich, Simon, Fraune, Cornelia, Knollmann, David
Format:	Case Study
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell May2015
Subjects:	United States United States. Congress Punctuated equilibrium (Social science) Energy Policy Act of 2005 Nuclear energy policy Executive power
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