How far do ‘events’ shape the policy-making process?

Research essay
How far do ‘events’ shape the policy-making process?
The essay should be a maximum of 4000 words. Students are asked to draw both from theoretical and empirical sources, referring to ‘real world’ examples and case-studies of public policies from any domestic or international jurisdiction to illustrate their answer. Your essay needs to combine an appreciation of policy theories with empirical examples of policy-making in contemporary society