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This introduction applies analytic models to policymaking challenges, equipping students with tools to evaluate core policymaking dilemmas. Students are introduced to the approaches of game theory, social choice theory, research design and causal inference. Key terms, along with current research, are highlighted to build an understanding of public policy study. Exercises and thought questions enable students to develop skills to assess public policy dilemmas. The analytically rigorous style of the text is accessible and avoids lengthy descriptions. Supplementary resources for instructors include extensive notes, ancillaries and online resources, including a test bank, quizzes and editable lecture slides for all chapters that can be modified to fit particular courses. This textbook is suitable for introductory public policy and public administration courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
. Introduces students to key analytic methods for evaluating core public policymaking dilemmas, enabling a better understanding of how public policy challenges can be addressed
. Key terms and concepts are highlighted in the text, allowing students to acquire the vocabulary of public policy study
. Current research is featured throughout the text, making it easy for students to prepare for further study
Preface
1. Public policy models
2. Individuals and social dilemmas
3. Public policy as a solution to social problems
4. Scientific inquiry and uncertainty
5. The economy and income security
6. Environmental policy
7. Health policy
8. Education
9. Crime and punishment
10. Civil rights
11. Homeland security
12. Immigration policy
13. Foreign and defense policy.
Description
This introduction applies analytic models to policymaking challenges, equipping students with tools to evaluate core policymaking dilemmas. Students are introduced to the approaches of game theory, social choice theory, research design and causal inference. Key terms, along with current research, are highlighted to build an understanding of public policy study. Exercises and thought questions enable students to develop skills to assess public policy dilemmas. The analytically rigorous style of the text is accessible and avoids lengthy descriptions. Supplementary resources for instructors include extensive notes, ancillaries and online resources, including a test bank, quizzes and editable lecture slides for all chapters that can be modified to fit particular courses. This textbook is suitable for introductory public policy and public administration courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
. Introduces students to key analytic methods for evaluating core public policymaking dilemmas, enabling a better understanding of how public policy challenges can be addressed
. Key terms and concepts are highlighted in the text, allowing students to acquire the vocabulary of public policy study
. Current research is featured throughout the text, making it easy for students to prepare for further study
