Inaction and public policy: understanding why policymakers ‘do nothing’
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DOI: 10.1007/s11077-019-09362-2
Abstract: In recent decades, the policy sciences have struggled to come to terms with the significance of inaction in public policy. Inaction refers to instances when policymakers ‘do nothing’ about societal issues. This article aims to… read more here.
Keywords: public policy; policy; inaction; policymakers nothing ... See more keywords
Government through Inaction: The Venezuelan Migratory Crisis in Ecuador
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DOI: 10.1017/s0022216x20000607
Abstract: Abstract This article analyses strategies for channelling a migrant population out of a country by indirect means. Specifically, we examine the response of the Ecuadorean state to the influx of Venezuelan newcomers since 2015. We… read more here.
Keywords: venezuelan migratory; venezuelan; government inaction; inaction venezuelan ... See more keywords
Inaction speaks louder than words: tips for increasing black ACNP membership
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DOI: 10.1038/s41386-020-00910-6
Abstract: We read with interest the Commentary to by Henningfield et al. [1] on advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). “The ACNP has made noteworthy progress in its efforts to… read more here.
Keywords: inaction; acnp membership; black people; membership ... See more keywords
Reflections on inaction: how might we reverse continuing trends in physical inactivity
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DOI: 10.1080/19406940.2025.2473331
Abstract: ABSTRACT Physical activity (PA) participation has the potential to support people in living more fulfilling lives. However, recent statistics show that our efforts to increase PA around the world are not working, and global health… read more here.
Keywords: inaction might; might reverse; policy; inaction ... See more keywords
Failures in reproductive health policy: overcoming the consequences and causes of inaction.
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy131
Abstract: It is assumed that long-established research findings and internationally accepted evidence should, and will, be translated into policy and practice. Knowledge about what prevents harm and promotes health has, in fact, guided and resulted in… read more here.
Keywords: policy; inaction; failures reproductive; reproductive health ... See more keywords
Inaction inertia in online shopping: impact of promotional formats and sequence
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DOI: 10.1108/jcm-10-2023-6355
Abstract: Purpose Inaction inertia occurs when people are less likely to act on a similar but inferior option after missing a superior opportunity, compared to if they had not missed out. This study aims to explore… read more here.
Keywords: inertia effect; promotion; inaction inertia; promotional formats ... See more keywords
Shortfin mako sharks threatened by inaction
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DOI: 10.1126/science.aat0315
Abstract: Oceanic shark populations are declining as a result of high fishing pressure and lack of international catch quotas ([ 1 ][1], [ 2 ][2]). There has been management inaction for decades partly because species data… read more here.
Keywords: mako sharks; threatened inaction; inaction; shortfin mako ... See more keywords
The reference dependence roots of inaction inertia: A query theory account
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282876
Abstract: Inaction inertia is the tendency to forego an opportunity after missing a significantly better opportunity. We show that inaction inertia is rooted in reference dependence. This is consistent with prior work finding that smaller discounts… read more here.
Keywords: inaction; inaction inertia; reference dependence;
CAN Algorithm: An Individual Level Approach to Identify Consequence and Norm Sensitivities and Overall Action/Inaction Preferences in Moral Decision-Making
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.547916
Abstract: Recently, a multinomial process tree model was developed to measure an agent’s consequence sensitivity, norm sensitivity, and generalized inaction/action preferences when making moral decisions (CNI model). However, the CNI model presupposed that an agent considers… read more here.
Keywords: inaction; overall action; model; parameter ... See more keywords