Invited by the School of Government of Peking University, Dr. Xinsheng Liu, ISTPP Research Scientist and Assistant Director, gave a series of lectures on recent advancements in public policy theory and research during his visit to China in late May 2017. His lectures focused on one of the leading policy process theories – the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory, its theoretical origins, key propositions, empirical grounds as well as its applications and extensions to policy research and analysis.
