A Shift in Federal Policy Regulation of the Automobile Industry: Policy Brokers and the ACF

Abstract

The advocacy coalition framework (ACF) provides a means to explore complex policy issues and the dynamics of belief systems shared by multiple actors in the policy‐making process. Using a single case study, this article expands the application of the ACF to the complex policy subsystem of the U.S. automobile industry during the 2009 auto bailout and subsequent bankruptcy of General Motors and Chrysler. We examine the development and actions of policy coalitions and further expand the ACF by exploring the role of policy brokers during the automobile crisis. We also examine whether policy brokers are politically neutral actors as previous research debates and what actions they take if compromise cannot be reached between competing coalitions.Related Articles Hallock Morris, Mary. 2007. “.” Politics & Policy 35 (): 836‐871. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2007.00086.x/abstract Shanahan, Elizabeth, Mark McBeth, and Paul Hathaway. 2011. “.” Politics & Policy 39 (): 373‐400. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2011.00295.x/abstract Buckner, John R. 1993. “.” Southeastern Political Review 21 (): 219‐237. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.1993.tb00360.x/abstract Related Media . 2009. “.” . December 13. https://www.nada.org/MediaCenter/News+Releases/2009/dealer_rights_12‐13‐09.htm . 2009. “.” . June 3. http://www.c‐spanvideo.org/program/286793‐1 Manning, Stephen. 2009. “.” . December 3. http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2010418674_apusautodelalers.html