He argues that when scholars investigate only the linkage between media and policymakers, it is still appropriate to use the notion of policy agenda-setting.
Leaders, policymakers and managers are bad at forecasting because it is impossible to predict the consequences of actions, a conclusion supported by the complexity sciences.
Many business executives don't begin to understand the constraints and pressures that policymakers face when they have to make a decision or evaluate a proposal.
The coalition has membership of over 100 local, state and national organizations and does outreach, education and advocacy with healthcare professionals, parents and policymakers.
These variations pose a challenge to policymakers, as different countries travel down different paths, making an agreement over an appropriate response difficult.