Coordination of Social Complexity Through Public Policies
Keywords:
Complexity, Coordination, Policy Networks, Public PolicyAbstract
Social complexity assumes the interrelation of different actors and systems with marked autonomy to define their own interests and operating procedures. In this context, social coordination models are developed that combine the autonomy of actors and systems with coherence around objectives. Based on examples, the article reviews the current issues of coordinating complexity through public policies, models of policy networks, and the role played by social representation in public policy. We conclude that the high reflexivity of these models allows, even with limitations, the combination of the principles of autonomy and coherence in the operation of public policies.
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