Birkland,Thomas A.

An introduction to the policy process : Theories,concepts and models of public policy making / Birkland,Thomas A. - 2nd ed. - New york M.E.Sharpe 2005 - 297 p

1. The study and practice of public policy
2. The historical and structural context of public policy making
3. Official actors and their roles in public policy
4. Unofficial actors and their roles in public policy
5. Agenda setting, power and interest groups
6. Policies and policy types
7. Policy design and policy tools
8. Policy implementation and policy failure
9. Putting it all together : models of the policy process


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Political Science-Policy Making

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