Question

Give some examples to Key Theorists relating to public policy 5 to 8 examples

Answer 1

PUBLIC POLICY -. There are activities, laws and regulations made by government for changing their economy and society .

KEY THEORIES -

1.EVIDENCE - BASED POLICY OR RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY -

This theory is associated with Adrian Smith ,where the theory is simply associated with evidence for making public policy, . this theory tries to attempt that every decision  taken by government should be of high quality and focus on logics.

2. INCREMENTAL MODEL - In this the policy which are made in accordance with previous policies and very less changes are made , as the makers accept the success and legitimacy of previous policy.

3. MIXED SCANNING -. It is a mix of above two  theories and integrates these theories by evaluating the overall policy and then concentrate  on policy result and impact.

4.GAME THEORY -. It is an abstract and deductive model of public policy and describes how government would make decisions in competitive situations and it's outcome depends on the choices made by them.

5.INSTITUTIONAL THEORY -. It explains that public policy can not  become a public policy until it is enforced and implemented by government . It explains the relation between public policy and government institution. It shows the ability of government to enforce  it's citizen to follow the policy.

6. PROCESS MODEL- It involves a process in making public policy where, first the problem is identified ,then policy is formulated and. evaluated and then implemented.

7.GROUP MODEL- Sometimes a group of people pressurized   the government to make the policy for their self interest and enforce compromise between various conflicting interest in society.

8. PUBLIC CHOICE - in this theory , the individuals come together in politics for their mutual benefits and maximise their personal benefits in politics as a market place . Through this they can increase their own well being