Distribution of natural resources relevant to the decisions. Basic values and social structures of the cultures involved in the decisions. Events Certain events can have a major impact on policy change. Major changes in economic conditions, or social conditions, or both. As an example of a change in governing coalitions, the election of the Reagan administration had a significant effect on the dynamics of environmental policy in the United States.
Beliefs can change in response to new information and experiences.
Important policy core beliefs might include the answers to the following questions. Policy-Oriented Learning ACF acknowledges the importance of learning in shaping policy change. Actors learn when they acquire, or develop, new knowledge relevant to their decisions in a given policy domain. ACF focuses on learning that helps actors to pursue their policy goals. ACF suggests that learning is less likely to cause actors to shift their deep core and policy core beliefs.