Public Policy Analysis

Analyse policy problems through evidence and alternatives. You will examine problem framing, policy actors, options. Prepare a policy brief comparing practical alternatives.

Learning outcomes

• Explain problem framing in a relevant case.
• Analyse the relationship between policy actors and options.
• Produce a reasoned response addressing policy instruments, implementation and evaluation.

Main topics

• Problem framing
• Policy actors
• Options
• Policy instruments
• Implementation
• Evaluation

Practical task

Prepare a policy brief comparing practical alternatives.

Assessment

Submit the practical output with supporting evidence and an individual written or oral explanation. Assessment considers subject knowledge, accuracy, reasoning and the quality of the completed work.