Discussion 4: Birkland Ch. 5

Answer the following questions after you complete chapter 5, “Disaster, Learning, and the Possibility of Change”. Then respond to two classmate’s posts once I submit this discussion post. Will have 12 hours to respond to classmates.

What is the major lesson that Birkland imparts about policy learning and policy (re)formation? Does policy learning always occur?

Make sure to read the above carefully and thoroughly address all parts of the question.

Also note that part of your attendance/participation score comes from your interaction in the discussion forums. After you respond to the question above, please make sure to thoughtfully address 2 additional classmate’s posts.