Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems 2nd Edition by Michael Howlett, Ramesh ISBN 0195417941 9780195417944

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ISBN 10: 0195417941
ISBN 13: 9780195417944
Author: Michael Howlett, M. Ramesh 

Studying Public Policy Policy Cycles and Policy Subsystems 2nd Edition Table of contents:

Part I: Theories and Frameworks of Public Policy

Chapter 1: Introduction to Public Policy

• Defining Public Policy and Its Importance
• The Role of Government and Public Institutions in Policy Making
• Theoretical Approaches to Policy Studies

Chapter 2: The Policy Cycle Framework

• Conceptualizing the Policy Cycle
• The Stages of the Policy Process: Agenda-setting, Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation
• The Strengths and Limitations of the Policy Cycle Model

Chapter 3: Policy Subsystems: Actors and Networks

• Understanding Policy Subsystems and Their Role in Policy Making
• Theories of Policy Networks and Actor Interactions
• The Influence of Interest Groups, Bureaucrats, and Politicians
• Policy Communities and Advocacy Coalitions

Part II: Stages of the Policy Cycle

Chapter 4: Agenda-Setting: The Initial Stage of Policy Making

• How Issues Gain Attention on the Policy Agenda
• Factors Affecting the Agenda-Setting Process
• The Role of Media, Public Opinion, and Political Institutions

Chapter 5: Policy Formulation: Crafting Solutions to Problems

• Developing Policy Alternatives and Proposals
• Decision-Making Theories and Models
• The Role of Expertise, Ideology, and Political Interests in Formulation

Chapter 6: Policy Adoption: The Formalization of Policy Decisions

• The Process of Policy Decision-Making and Adoption
• Political Institutions and Their Impact on Policy Choices
• The Role of Legislation, Regulations, and Executive Orders

Chapter 7: Policy Implementation: Putting Policy into Action

• The Challenges of Implementing Public Policy
• The Role of Bureaucracy and Agencies in Implementation
• Intergovernmental Relations and Coordination of Policy Implementation

Chapter 8: Policy Evaluation: Assessing Policy Outcomes

• Methods and Approaches for Evaluating Public Policies
• Measuring Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Equity
• The Role of Evaluation in Policy Learning and Feedback

Part III: Policy Subsystems and Policy Change

Chapter 9: The Dynamics of Policy Subsystems

• Interactions Between Subsystems: Continuity and Change
• The Role of Policy Entrepreneurs and Advocates
• The Influence of External Shocks and Crises on Subsystem Behavior

Chapter 10: Theories of Policy Change

• Theories Explaining Incremental, Punctuated, and Radical Policy Change
• The Role of External Events and Shifts in Political Contexts
• The Concept of Policy Feedback and Path Dependence

Chapter 11: The Role of Institutions and Governance in Policy Subsystems

• Institutional Influences on Subsystem Stability and Change
• Formal and Informal Governance Structures in Public Policy
• The Impact of Political and Administrative Institutions on Policy Evolution

Part IV: Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Public Policy

Chapter 12: Globalization and Policy Making

• The Impact of Globalization on National Policy Processes
• Transnational Policy Subsystems and Cross-Border Policy Networks
• The Role of International Organizations in Shaping Domestic Policy

Chapter 13: Policy Diffusion: Learning from Other Jurisdictions

• How Policies Spread Across Countries and Regions
• Mechanisms of Policy Diffusion: Imitation, Emulation, and Coercion
• The Role of Policy Transfer in Global and Regional Policy Making

Chapter 14: The Role of Evidence in Policy Making

• The Use of Research and Data in Shaping Policy Decisions
• The Relationship Between Science, Politics, and Policy
• Evidence-Based Policy Making and Its Limitations

Part V: Conclusion

Chapter 15: Rethinking Public Policy Studies

• The Evolution of Public Policy Studies as a Field of Inquiry
• Emerging Trends in Policy Theory and Practice
• The Future of Policy Cycles and Subsystems: Challenges and Opportunities

Back Matter

• References

  • Comprehensive List of Cited Works

• Index

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