Policy Convergence in the UK and Germany

Policy convergence and policy learning have emerged as central themes in the study of public policy in recent years. Previously published as a special issue of German Politics, this landmark volume complements the rich literature on theoretical aspects as well as individual case studies by undertaking a systematic comparison of policy convergence between two specific countries, the UK and Germany.

Simon Green

1. Understanding Policy Convergence in Britain and Germany: Towards a Framework for Analysis Edward Turner and Simon Green 2. Germany, Britain and William Paterson Peter Pulzer 3. Different Road Maps, Similar Paths? Social Democratic Politics in the UK and Germany Dan Hough and James Sloam 4. Germany, Britain and the European Union: Convergence through Policy Transfer? Simon Bulmer 5. Balancing Territorial Politics and Social Citizenship in Germany and Britain: Constraints in Public Opinion Charlie Jeffery 6. Same Challenges, Diverging Responses: Germany, the UK and European Security Kerry Longhurst and Alister Miskimmon 7. Divergent Traditions, Converging Responses: Immigration and Integration Policy in the UK and Germany Simon Green 8. Policy Convergence in Employment-Related Public Policies? A British-German Comparison Lothar Funk 9. The Unmovable Elephant: Germany and the UK's Competitiveness Jungle Rebecca Harding 10. Health Policy: Obstacles against Policy Convergence in Britain and Germany Nils Bandelow 11. Environmental Policy in the United Kingdom and Germany Charles Lees 12. Conclusions Edward C. Page