Evidence-based policymaking and the public interest: lessons in legitimacy

Stephen McKay, Michael Murray, Sean Macintyre , Anil Kashyap

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Abstract

This paper draws upon an analysis of regional spatial planning to highlight the centrality of ethics in praxis. In this context political liberalism is particularly helpful in developing a deeper understanding of the activities of those engaged in planning decision making. At the most basic level it demonstrates the importance of not only using shared liberal values as the foundation for public discourses but also achieving consensus through the development of an inclusive evidence base, derived from both lay and professional knowledge. Specifically, political liberalism provides a practical critique, enabling judgments to be made on problems which pervade operational planning practice and an evaluation to be conducted of the dynamic between and actions of participants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133-154
Number of pages22
JournalTown Planning Review
Volume86
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Evidence-based policymaking, public interest:

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