What is a policy entrepreneur and why are they important to the policy process?

What will be an ideal response?


A policy entrepreneur is a member recognized for taking proactive action in their specialized policy area rather than merely responding to outside forces, conditions, or actors. They are important as experts in their area and as those who take initiative in contributing to the development of particular policies.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Political Science

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Political Science

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Political Science