Suppose it was discovered that the bleach that is commonly used for laundry was carcinogenic. Referring to the policy life cycle, describe a predictable course of events until the problem is brought under control
What will be an ideal response?
Recognition would be slow because bleach is a commonly used material and people would be reluctant to give up its use. Eventually, as the number of studies showing the connection between the use of bleach and cancer increased, more people would conclude that something needs to be done.
Formulation of policy would begin as the number of people with political power who support change increases. The arguments in Congress would begin and the companies producing bleach would attempt to stop or soften any proposed legislation. Finally, Congress would pass legislation to address the problem.
Implementation of the policy created by Congress would begin. It is most likely that the EPA would develop the regulations to implement the law passed by Congress and signed by the president.
Control is the final stage, where the effects of the policy that was implemented can be seen. Improvements in the cancer rates would be observed as the use of bleach decreased.
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