Learning From Comparative Public Policy

Description:
This textbook offers a fresh approach to the study of comparative politics and public policy. Instead of concentrating on why countries differ, Learning From Comparative Public Policy explores how countries can learn from each other about the success and failure of policy initiatives. With its theory and practise focus, the lively narrative analyses the cultural and resources problems involved in importing policies, and the roles of institutions, regulators, think tanks and experts. In addition to explaining the key tenets of policy analysis, the internationally renowned author offers a wide variety of international case-studies and useful boxes to highlight examples. Invaluable reading for students of public policy, for policy makers and practioners working in the public sector. * Learning from comparison * Defining a problem and creating awareness * Where to look for lessons * Applying the policy model * The problems of importing models * Using terms to evaluate future consequences.

Table of Contents:
1. Introduction: Learning from Comparison 2. Defining the Policy Problem 3. Where to Look for Policy Lessons 4. Consulting with Foreign Policy Experts, Officials and Critics 5. Modelling Policy Programmes 6. Applying the Policy Model 7. Should Policies be Imported? 8. Can Policies be Imported? 9. The Problems of National Context 10. Policy Evaluation 11. Political Marketing