Characterizing public perceptions of social and cultural impacts in policy decisions [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]

Social scientists and community advocates have expressed concerns that many social and cultural impacts important to citizens are given insufficient weight by decision makers in public policy decision-making. In two large cross-sectional surveys, we examined public perceptions of a range of social, cultural, health, economic, and environmental impacts. Findings suggest...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Psychological and Cognitive Sciences Social Sciences Source Type: research