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Tipping point: When public opinion triggers changes to policy

Author: A. Blaszczynski & S. Gainsbury Published: July 2017
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Summary

This paper by the University of Sydney examines how public opinion can trigger changes to gambling regulations. It explores factors that lead policymakers to modify gambling-related regulations in response to public pressure.

Topics covered

  • factors that influence gambling policy decisions
  • process of policy change and tipping points
  • examples of gambling policy shifts in different countries
  • role of public opinion in shaping gambling regulations

Key findings

Many factors shape gambling policies, including:
  • - public pressure
  • political interests
  • economic concerns
Policy changes often happen after high-profile events spark public demand for action. What causes change can vary in different places and times.
Research does not always drive policy decisions, even when there's good evidence for certain measures.

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