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Book SynopsisThis expert-led review of policy analysis in Spain is the first systematic study to provide a comprehensive overview of how policy actors generate information for the policy-making process.
Table of Contents1. Policy Analysis in Spain: Actors and Institutions Laura Chaqués-Bonafont, Jacint Jordana Part One: Examining the Policy Analysis Context 2. Historical Forerunners in Spanish Policy Analysis Albert Carreras, Anna Maria Aubanell-Jubany 3. Policy Analysis and Policy Evaluation as a Profession Verónica Viñas Part Two: Policy Analysis by Governments 4. Policy Analysis in Central Government: Still in Its Infancy Salvador Parrado 5. Policy Analysis and Regional Governments Andrea Noferini, David Sancho 6. Policy Analysis in Local Government: Objects, Perspectives, and Actors Esther Pano, Lluís Medir, Jaume Magre 7. Domestic Policy Analysis by International Actors Oriol Costa, Marga León Part Three: Policy Analysis Beyond Executive in the Public Sphere 8. Parliamentary Committees As Policy Analysis Institutions Anna M. Palau, Andreu Rodilla 9. Policy Analysis and Public Opinion Laura Chaqués-Bonafont, Mónica Méndez, Yeimy Ospina 10. Advisory Bodies and Participatory Processes Joan Font, Pau Alarcón 11. Policy Analysis at Universities and Research Centres Ivan Cerrillo, Jacint Jordana Part Four: Policy Analysis by Parties, Interest Groups, and Other Actors 12. Political Parties and Policy Analysis Oscar Barberà, Juan Rodríguez-Teruel, Fernando Casal 13. Trade Unions, Policy Analysis, and the Policy Process Oscar Molina, Alejandro Godino 14. Business Associations and Policy Analysis Ivan Medina 15. NGOs As Policy Analysis Partners: From Invisibility to Expansion Luz Muñoz Márquez, Noemí Orué Guerrero 16. Think Tanks and Policy Analysis
