Democratic Policymaking - An Analytic Approach

This introduction to public policy applies analytic models to key policymaking challenges, enabling students to independently evaluate core dilemmas.

List of contents

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.

About the author

Charles Barrilleaux is LeRoy Collins Professor and Chair Department of Political Science at Florida State University. His research and teaching focus on public policy and US state and local government and politics. He is the author or co-author of numerous articles, most recently in journals including Economic Inquiry, Political Research Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, and State Politics and Policy Quarterly.Christopher Reenock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida State University. His research interests include comparative public policy, environmental regulatory policy, and regime dynamics. His articles have appeared most recently in journals including the Journal of Politics, the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, and Political Research Quarterly.Mark A. Souva is Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. His research interests include the causes of interstate conflict, military spending, and economic sanctions. His most recent publications include articles in journals such as the Journal of Conflict Resolution, the Journal of Peace Research, International Studies Quarterly, and International Interactions.

Summary

This introduction to public policy applies analytic models to policymaking challenges, to equip students with the tools to independently evaluate core policymaking dilemmas. It is suitable for introductory public policy and public administration courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Barrilleaux, Charles (Florida State University) Barrilleaux, Charles (Florida State University) Re Barrilleaux, Charles Reenock Barrilleaux, Barrilleaux Charles, Charles Barrillieaux, Christopher Reenock, Christopher (Florida State University) Reenock, Reenock Christopher, Mark Souva, Mark (Florida State University) Souva, Mark A. Souva
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.02.2017
• EAN: 9780521192873
• ISBN: 978-0-521-19287-3
• No. of pages: 462
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, Political structures: democracy, Central / national / federal government policies, Central government policies