3. Distinctions between facts and values

Can distinctions be made in scientific advice between facts and values; to the extent that this is possible, how effective are policy makers in distinguishing them and what factors influence their effectiveness?

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3. Distinctions between facts and values
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5.Policy response to expert disagreements
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