Description
Book SynopsisAmerican Public Policy provides a comprehensive overview of the policy-making process. From procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues, bestselling author B. Guy Peters does not shy away from the complexity of governmental procedure and ensures that the mechanisms of the policy process are understandable through the discussion of topical policy areas.
The Twelfth Edition shows readers how the background for policy in the United States has changed dramatically over the past several years in the midst of political polarization and gridlock, unemployment and recessions, and calls for greater diversity and inclusion. New topics include the eroding trust in government, the COVID-19 pandemic and relief packages, the expanding national debt, the rising costs of health care and calls for Medicare for All, the rollback of environmental regulations under the Trump administration, and the rebuildin
Table of Contents
PART I THE NATURE OF PUBLIC POLICY Chapter 1 What Is Public Policy Chapter 2 The Structure of Policymaking in American Government Chapter 3 Explaining Policy Choices PART II THE MAKING OF PUBLIC POLICY Chapter 4 Agenda Setting and Public Policy Chapter 5 Legitimating Policy Choices Chapter 6 Organizations and Implementation Chapter 7 Budgeting: Allocation and Public Policy Chapter 8 Evaluation and Policy Change PART III SUBSTANTIVE POLICY ISSUES Chapter 9 Economic Policy Chapter 10 Tax Policy Chapter 11 Health Care Policies Chapter 12 Social Security and Welfare Chapter 13 Education Policy Chapter 14 Energy and the Environment Chapter 15 Defense and Law Enforcement Chapter 16 Social Values and Public Policy PART IV ANALYZING PUBLIC POLICY Chapter 17 Policy Analysis: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Ethical Analysis
