ISSN:
1570-7458
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract An analysis of child care regulations in Germany, Sweden, and the United States reveals distinctive national policy styles. A ‘social constructionist’ perspective, with its emphasis on variable problem definitions, helps to explain such differences. However, a full understanding of regulatory differences requires attention to regulatory solutions as well. By disaggregating the concept of regulation, we are able to demonstrate rather different rank-orderings of our three countries in their regulatory solutions. We attribute these differences to cultural, institutional, and political characteristics of the three countries.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00138020
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