Autorentext

Christopher A. Simon is Professor of Public Affairs, former Interim Director of the MPP Program, and former Director of the MPA Program in the School of Public Affairs at The University of Utah, United States.

Klappentext

Now in a thoroughly revised fourth edition, Public Policy: Preferences and Outcomes is designed to help students better understand the ways in which public policy is grounded in normative theory, empowering them to discuss policy issues with clarity. This approachable book examines the role of political theory in the governance process and the effect of public opinion on policy priorities and government. It introduces students to the tools of policy analysis and the most up tödate policy theories in conceptualizing public policy in several major policy areas, including defense, public health, criminal justice, and the environment. Major updates to this edition include:

• An all new, dedicated chapter on immigration policy, as well as updates to each substantive policy area chapter, detailing the significant policy changes wrought by the second Trump administration.
• Thoroughly updated material on federalism and intergovernmental relations, including recent examples of intergovernmental cooperation in areas like natural disasters and public health, as well as the effects of federalism on policy innovation and diffusion.

• A test bank and PowerPoint slides to aid instructors in teaching from the book. Assuming no prior background in public policy and offering instructors a variety of ways to engage students and tailor this book to their classroom settings and course priorities, this book is a flexible and highly effective teaching resource for introductory courses. The new edition also serves as a timely refresher on the "basics," for students in upper division, policy specific courses, helping them develop a more rigorous and confident understanding of their specific policy area of study.

  Inhalt

  Part I. Introduction to Public Policy 1. Policy and Visions of Governance 2. Thinking About Public Policy: How Choices Are Made 3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations 4. Policy Analysis Part II. Dimensions of Public Policy 5. Agenda Setting 6. Policy Formation 7. Policy Implementation 8. Policy Evaluation 9. Policy Termination Part III. Major Public Policies 10. Defense Policy 11. Public Health Policy 12. General Social Policy 13. Education Policy 14. Criminal Justice Policy 15. Green Policy 16. Immigration Policy 17. Cost of Policy Conclusion: Future of Public Policy