Dimensions of soft and hard policy instruments
| Dimension | Hard policy instruments | Soft policy instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Binding | Yes | No |
| Sanctions | Yes | No |
| Content | Precise | Vague |
| Form of decision | Fixed | Flexible |
| Steering logic | Authoritative | Deliberative |
| Dimension | Hard policy instruments | Soft policy instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Binding | Yes | No |
| Sanctions | Yes | No |
| Content | Precise | Vague |
| Form of decision | Fixed | Flexible |
| Steering logic | Authoritative | Deliberative |
Source(s): Based on Blomqvist (2022, pp. 285–288)
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