Public Policy Analysis

Author: Gu Jian Guang
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is part of the Public Administration textbook series. Public policy is a crucial component of modern public administration, as government departments implement macro-management through a series of public policies. Public policy studies is a highly practical discipline that began developing in the mid-20th century in the United States and has now become an important research area in public administration. Many renowned universities worldwide have established related disciplines. Currently, in China's MPA education, "Public Policy Analysis" is listed as one of the ten core courses for MPA, highlighting its significant role in the field of public administration. This book comprehensively introduces the development history, characteristics, and fundamental principles of public policy studies, as well as the methods and analytical models of public policy analysis. Additionally, it elaborates in detail on the content and key points of each stage of public policy analysis, based on several stages of policy analysis. Furthermore, it provides an evaluation of the current state and areas for improvement in China's contemporary public policy system, tailored to China's specific circumstances.