McGraw-Hill Education Public Policy: Perspectives & Choices

This text is written with a conviction that public policy is not a value-free subject, and values influence and are influenced by economic realities. The result is a uniquely balanced and very readable text that hooks students. Tackling both the theory and processes of policy-making, the authors do not shrink from controversial issues that come before policy makers, and they present the dichotomy between liberal and conservative issues in policy-making. Synopsis This text is written with a conviction that public policy is not a value-free subject, and values influence and are influenced by economic realities. The result is a uniquely balanced and very readable text that hooks students. Tackling both the theory and processes of policy-making, the authors do not shrink from controversial issues that come before policy makers, and they present the dichotomy between liberal and conservative issues in policy-making. From the Publisher Increased use of cases studies offer concrete examples and engage students. New sections on elite theory and how it can explain much of public policy. Emphasizes the role of rational choice theory and its limitations. An economic perspective throughout. Values and ethical arguments are emphasized. Excellent pedagogical devices, including clear and illustrative charts and graphs, questions for discussion and a writing style praised for its accessibility and liveliness. Real life case studies.