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<p>Economic policy advice often reveals conflicting objectives. Using the example of the German Council of Economic Experts’ evidence-based policy advice, this article presents institutionalised procedures for consensus and dissent in the preparation of its annual report. While consensus is sought in the first two stages of primary data and data analysis, dissent regularly occurs in the third stage of reaching policy conclusions. Dissent is institutionalised through the possibility of authoring minority votes.</p>
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Economic policy advice often reveals conflicting objectives. Using the example of the German Council of Economic Experts’ evidence-based policy advice, this article presents institutionalised procedures for consensus and dissent in the preparation of its annual report. While consensus is sought in the first two stages of primary data and data analysis, dissent regularly occurs in the third stage of reaching policy conclusions. Dissent is institutionalised through the possibility of authoring minority votes.

Consensus and Dissent in Evidence-Based Policy Advice

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Konsens und Dissens in der evidenzbasierten Politikberatung

Economic policy advice often reveals conflicting objectives. Using the example of the German Council of Economic Experts’ evidence-based policy advice, this...

Consensus and Dissent in Evidence-Based Policy Advice

Published Online: Jan 23, 2024

Page range: 34 - 37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2024-0013

© 2024 Niklas Garnadt, published by Sciendo

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