Public Policy: Preferences and Outcomes

by Christopher A. Simon

This book weds the “normative” and the “empirical” in its examination of public policy.  The first part of the text offers a philosophical context, enabling students to see how different conceptions of “the public good” inform and shape public policy.  The second part draws on the realm of science and employs the policy process model as a basis for understanding how public policies actually come to fruition.  The first two parts act as a “compass” for the third, which presents substantive policy areas, such as defense, education, health, and criminal justice.

Genres: Public Policy

402 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 2006

Reviews

[Kyle · Rating 1 out of 5]

In my opinion, the author writes with a left-slanted view. He is not objective and this clearly detracts from the information. I would not read it if it was not required as course material.