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Hidden agendas: shining a light on the dark side of public policy

McConnell, Allan·2018·Journal of European Public Policy
DOI 10.1080/13501763.2017.1382555
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Abstract

Allegations of hidden policy agendas are a perennial feature of public policy-making, but there are no works in existence dealing directly and systematically with this crucial phenomenon. This article seeks to address this gap with a novel heuristic allowing analysts to approach the topic of hidden agendas. It addresses issues of methodology: Who hides? What is hidden? Who do they hide it from? Tools/techniques used to hide. Consequences of hidden agendas that remain hidden. What happens once hidden agendas are exposed? It also examines normative dimensions, including the possibility that hidden agendas may actually serve the business of governing. The article also puts forward four criteria for ascertaining with a degree of plausibility the existence of a hidden agenda. It applies these criteria to a specific case study and argues that there is considerable potential for applying it to other cases.

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Authors
McConnell, A.
Affiliations
The University of Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
McConnell, Allan
ORCID
McConnell, Allan
Venue
Journal of European Public Policy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2017-10-03
Volume
25
Issue
12
Pages
1739-1758
ISSN
  • 1350-1763 (ISSN-L)
  • 1466-4429
DOI
10.1080/13501763.2017.1382555
OpenAlex
W2762665674
Cited by
51
References
61
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2
FWCI
5.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of European Public Policy (publishedVersion)
Funders
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Public Policy and Administration Research
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Public Administration and Political Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Public Administration and Governance
Keywords
agenda setting, policy making, policy transparency

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