Public policy is essential for modern governance to address social, economic, and political challenges. It affects the lives of citizens and shapes the functioning of societies worldwide. This textbook offers a comprehensive overview of public policy, covering its theory, process, and analysis. It provides insights into how policies are formulated, implemented, evaluated, and reformed to meet evolving societal needs. The textbook is designed to be a valuable resource for students, teachers, and practitioners seeking to understand the intricacies of public policy. The textbook offers a comprehensive understanding of the policymaking process by exploring the various stages of policy development, from problem identification to implementation. With its broad coverage and practical approach, this textbook is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in public policy.
Features –
Module I – Provides a strong foundation for those interested in understanding public policy’s complexities and impact on society Module II – Provides students with the information and abilities necessary to assess and comprehend the policymaking process in contemporary societies Module III – Makes Students understand how policy implementation and evaluation can inform evidence-based policymaking and contribute to better governance by examining real-world case studies and evaluation techniques Module IV – This module seeks to give a complete awareness of the issues that policymakers in India confront, as well as viable ways to address them, through the study of these changes Module V – Provides students with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in public policy and equips them with the required knowledge and necessary skills to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field
Content –
• Module I: Public Policy Theory 1 – 1. Introduction to Public Policy, 2. Public Policy Process, Models, and Analysis, 3. Political Economy of Public Policy, 4. Public Policy – The Institutions and Collective Decision-Making,
• Module II: Public Policy Making – 5. Principal-Agent Problems with Elected Representatives, 6. Public Policy Making–The Role of Political Parties and Parliamentary Democracy, 7. Public Policy Making–The Role of The Executive, 8. Public Policy Making: The Role of Judiciary, 9. Public Policy Making: The Role of Bureaucracy,
• Module III: Public Policy Implementation & Evaluation – 10. Public Policy Implementation: Public Service Delivery and Good Governance, 11. Public Policy Evaluation
• Module IV: Public Policy Reforms in India – 12. Public Policy Reforms in India, 13. Public Policy – Regulatory Reforms
• Module V: Contemporary Topics in Public Policy – 14. Data Science and Public Policy, 15. Current Trends in Public Policy,