The Dynamics of Depoliticisation: the Case of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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Abstract

Over the last 15-20 years, the literature on depoliticisation has grown considerably. A lot of this research has investigated the subject of depoliticisation in the area of political economy. Often this work judges (or at least implies) that attempts to depoliticise the management of the economy have been a success. Put in different terms, elites have been able, through a range of techniques, to disguise the inherently political or partisan nature of decision-making. This paper compares this narrative with the 'story' of depoliticisation, as it has been attempted in the health sector in England. It concludes that the statecraft of depoliticisation is more difficult to work in health and speculates concerning the reasons why this might be the case.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2015
EventAnnual Conference of the Political Studies Association - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Duration: 30 Mar 20151 Apr 2015

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Conference of the Political Studies Association
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySheffield
Period30/03/151/04/15

Bibliographical note

Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Political Studies Association in Sheffield.

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