The second edition of this popular textbook combines coverage of public policies in different countries with the conceptual and methodological frameworks for analysing them. This new edition pays particular attention to the international contexts of ideas, interests and institutions in which decision makers operate. In addition, it considers the bilateral, multilateral and transnational aspects of policy-making in today's interconnected world. This is a core text for introductory modules on undergraduate and postgraduate public policy, public management and public administration programmes. In addition, it will be useful for those courses that take a comparative approach to specific policy areas such as welfare, health and education. With a focus on enabling students to draw their own comparisons, it is the ideal choice for lecturers across the world.New to this Edition:- New and improved chapter structure places conceptual discussion before the empirical analysis, leading to a stronger emphasis on big picture questions throughout- Increased attention to contemporary relevant policy issues such as migration, climate change and security- Quantitative and descriptive data has been systematically updated
Introduction 1. Why Compare Public Policies? 2. How Governments Act: Policy Instruments and Their Use 3. Doing Comparative Public Policy 4. Interests and Public Policy 5. Ideas and Public Policy 6. Institutions and Public Policies 7. International Influences on Public Policy 8. Economic Policy 9. Welfare Policy 10. Health Policy 11. Education Plicy 12. Environmental Policy 13. Conclusion
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