2013
The Insecure American: Economic Experiences, Financial Worries, and Policy Attitudes
Hacker J, Rehm P, Schlesinger M. The Insecure American: Economic Experiences, Financial Worries, and Policy Attitudes. Perspectives On Politics 2013, 11: 23-49. DOI: 10.1017/s1537592712003647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolicy attitudesEconomic experienceEconomic riskEconomic worriesEconomic shocksEconomic insecuritySubstantial economic shocksPersonal economic experiencesPrivate safety netsSluggish recoveryGreat RecessionSharp downturnPolitical behaviorPolitical scienceCitizens' attitudesPolitical scientistsPublic policyGovernment policiesGovernment's roleSafety netWidespread public concernSocio-economic statusOpinion surveyShockConventional measures
2000
The Meaning and Measure of Policy Metaphors
Schlesinger M, Lau R. The Meaning and Measure of Policy Metaphors. American Political Science Review 2000, 94: 611-626. DOI: 10.2307/2585834.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolicy metaphorsComplex policy domainPolitical institutionsPolitical elitesPolicy domainsPolitical scienceIdeological orientationSocial institutionsPolitical decisionsPolicy optionsIntensive interviewsAmerican publicAlternative policiesElitesComplex policiesHealth care reformPublic shareCommon understandingPolicyPublicCare reformMetaphorical reasoningInstitutionsGeneral publicMetaphor