41588Taxes, retirement, and financial policies are some of the most controversial areas of policy development. There are a variety of opinions, data sources, and expert reports out there on each of these areas. Therefore, along with all proposed policy, it is important that we can evaluate each policy. In this week’s lesson, we discussed the […]

41539Assignment Instructions Based on the framework laid out in your lesson, you are to critically analyze an enacted state policy. This should be something you have seen show up in the news, an issue you are interested in, or a policy that could have direct impact on your life. It can be anything so long […]

41471Forum 3: Policy Analysis Think tanks are in the business of analyzing policies, both proposed and implemented. They present us with data, but how do we know who to trust? This week we will begin to explore policy issues through the lens of think tanks. We will look at FEMA and the agency’s current movement […]

41366Please provide your proposed final project topic to me in this forum for approval during Week 2. This should include a paragraph or two of context. WriteDen: The Final Assignment is as follows: Assignment Instructions Identify another, different policy issue that impacts or interests you. This policy issue can be at the local or state […]

41343Forum 2: Policy-Making Process First select a contemporary policy (state or local) and share with the class the key elements of the policy. Then, analyze the driving forces of the shaping and implementation of this policy. Which theories of politics (elite, group, rational choice, or political systems) were at play and how is this evident […]

41341What are the shortcomings of New Public Management? Do these shortcomings make it unrealistic? Why? Make sure to give attribution to your sources! Week 1 Articles: Wright, Bradley E. (2015). The Science of Public Administration: Problems, Presumptions, Progress, and Possibilities, Public Administration Review, Volume 75, Issue 6, 96-101. Constantin, Eugen. (2014). Deontology in public administration, […]

41305Research Paper Each student will prepare a research paper on a topic related to the role of public administration in society of his or her choice. The research paper should be at least 10 pages, double spaced (the total does not include Cover Page or Reference Page(s)) in length and include at least six current […]

41300Assignment Instructions Through this assignment, we will explore trends concerning an individually selected area of policy and provide context on the public policy theory/theories at play. You will answer the following question: How has congressional agenda changed over time in regards to your selected policy topic? To start, visit Comparative Agendas Project (https://www.comparativeagendas.net/us). Once on […]