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Using policy theories to interpret public health case studies: the example of a minimum unit price for alcohol

Paul Cairney

There are strong links between the study of public health and public policy. For example, public health scholars often draw on policy theories to help … Continue reading → By James Nicholls and Paul Cairney, for the University of Stirling MPH and MPP programmes.

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Lessons from policy theories for the pursuit of equity in health, education and gender policy

Paul Cairney

This post first appeared on the Policy & Politics blog. It summarizes an article published in Policy & Politics. Could policy theories help to understand and facilitate the pursuit of equity (or reduction of unfair inequalities)? We are producing a series … Continue reading →