Building on the success of the previous two editions, this book provides students with an exemplary overview of the theory and practice of public policy implementation and how it relates to contemporary public management. In doing so, this new edition makes use of more illustrative examples, delves further into researching implementation and explores issues about the relationship between policy formulation and implementation in greater depth. Written for an international audience, this is essential reading for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying or conducting research in public policy, social policy, public management, public administration and governance.
Abstract: Communication, resources, dispositions and bureaucratic structure contribute to or limit implementation of public policy. Transmission of accurate communications is essential; lack of clarity and consistency cause problems in implementation....
Re-exploring the state of the art of the study of implementation as a sub-discipline of political science and public administration, this book will be essential reading for students and researchers in public policy, social policy, public ...
This brand new text examines power and inequalities and how these are central to our understanding of how policies are made and implemented.
-- The challenge of building (real) state capability for implementation -- Doing problem-driven work -- The searchframe : doing experimental iterations -- Managing your authorizing environment -- Building state capability at scale through ...
Implementing Public Policy
This innovative text provides essential reading for community sector practitioners, academics and advanced level students in public policy, social policy and public administration, as well as for public service professionals.
Social policies can transform the lives of the poor, yet subnational politics and state capacity often inhibit their success.
Contains an introduction to policy implementation, a framework for implementation analysis and several case studies from the United States.
Thoroughly revised, reorganized, updated, and expanded, this widely-used text sets the balance and fills the gap between theory and practice in public policy studies.
The Science of Public Policy: Policy process, part II