Fracking in Illinois First select contemporary policy (state or local) and share with the class the key elements of the policy. Then, analyze the driving forces of the shaping and implementation of this policy. Which theories of politics (elite, group, rational choice, or political systems) were at play and how is this evident through the policymaking process? You must include one of the theories listed in each of your responses and how it applies. Use facts to back your analysis rather than using emotion, opinion, or talking points from some organization. Remember “pink”, “baby”, and similar popular terms do not describe a tax. Be sure to give the official title and use scholarly sources to learn about it. For example, one commercial says that pink razors cost more because they are for women and that is considered a “pink tax”. That is just the pricing policy of some companies. It is not a tax.
