The Public Policy Primer: Managing the Policy Process van Xun Wu, M. Ramesh and Michael Howlett is an English-language textbook about the field of public policy. It covers the different phases of the policy process and is suitable for students in higher education.
This book provides a concise and accessible overview of the entire public policy process, including agenda-setting, policy formulation, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. The authors outline the key roles of policy actors and discuss challenges and solutions from a comparative perspective. With examples from various countries, it shows how policy can be managed effectively.
Features:
- Fully revised in this second edition
- Extensive references and reading recommendations
- Clear explanations of core concepts in public policy
This textbook is a useful guide for anyone who wants to gain insight into making, implementing, and evaluating policy within different political contexts.
Series: Routledge Textbooks in Policy Studies