Policy Innovation: An Introduction from the Special Section Editors

This editorial marks the relaunch of the Policy Innovation section of this journal,responding to the urgent need for innovative public policy amid global challenges such as climatechange, economic inequality, and technological disruption. It reflects on the journal’s pivotal contributions to the subject and underscores the importance of comparative analysis in drivingpolicy innovation. The section invites submissions that push theoretical and methodologicalboundaries, expand research into underexplored geographies and domains, and tackle the implications of policy innovation for equity, fairness, and justice. By broadening the scope of policyinnovation, the journal aims to inspire cutting-edge, rigorous, and actionable research.