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Complexity and the Art of Public Policy: Solving Society's Problems from the Bottom Up

David Colander, Roland Kupers • Princeton University Press • ISBN 9780691169132

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Complexity and the Art of Public Policy: Solving Society's Problems from the Bottom Up

David Colander, Roland Kupers • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 9780691169132

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ISBN 9780691169132 • Completeness 48

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Colander and Kupers explore the application of complexity theory to the realm of public policy, arguing for a shift from top-down mandates to bottom-up, adaptive frameworks. By examining how complex systems evolve, the authors provide a conceptual toolkit for policymakers to address societal challenges through decentralized, experimental, and resilient governance strategies.

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Publisher: Princeton University PressPages: 320

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Contributor: David ColanderContributor: Roland Kupers

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Category: Complexity TheoryCategory: GovernanceCategory: Political EconomyCategory: Systems Science

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