This course introduces the theories, concepts and tools of public policy analysis. Highlighting the importance of public policies in the governance of contemporary societies, it will seek to open the “Black box” of public policy making and account for how the public policy process works. Students will be guided through the various stages of the policy process, including problem framing, agenda-setting, decision-making, policy implementation and evaluation. It will also assess the way various actors, interests, institutions, ideas and discourses shape the policy process and in return, how and to what extent, public policies account for changes in contemporary societies. This will be done by drawing on a large range of examples across policy domains.
Jean-Baptiste CHAMBON,Charlotte HALPERN
Cours magistral seul
English
In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of policy studies, the course builds on theories, concepts and methods that were developed in political science, law, sociology and economics.
Spring 2021-2022
- 1 reasoned analysis and discussion of a news-related public policy issue chosen by students and submitted by Week 10 (40%).
- 1 Presentation in class on weekly readings (10%)
- 1 final exam of 2 hours, consisting of an essay question (choice out of two) (50%).
CAIRNEY P., Understanding public policy, Basingstoke, Palgrave MacMillan, 2012