Conceptual models have been frequently used to facilitate thinking about public policy. These constitutes framework within which and through which we can think and explain about public policy. Of the eight conceptual models; Institutional, Process, Group, Elite, Rational, Incremental, Public Choice and Systems, I will be talking about the Elite Model.
In general, the Elite Model can be summarized as follows:
- Public policy is viewed as the preferences and values of the governing elite. The Elites make policy.
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