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An introduction to the
Policy Process
BY THOMAS BIRKLAND

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I. In tro
Problem-solving is at the heart of
public policymaking. Many academics
have proposed theories about how the
public policy process works; that is,
theories about how public problems
are identified and policies are devised
to solve them.

The introduction to the Policy Process


describes how policy is shaped by
social, institutional, political, economic,
and other contexts by drawing on
existing theories of the policy process.
Rather than examining theories and
methodologies, the book discusses the
policymaking process as a whole. The
research examines how the United
States formulates public policy. It
explains why the government has
certain policies, particularly when such
policies are in conflict with one
another.

Why does the government, for example,


promote tobacco farming while

"Understanding discouraging individuals from smoking?

public problems" Why does the government provide tax


exemptions to people who purchase a
home?
II
Con t ent

Politics is an important part of any society's social life, especially in a democratic


society where policy is formed in the interest of the people. Many people do not want
to be involved in politics, yet there are some elements of their lives in which they can
be. Politics does, after all, have an impact on everyone of us since it creates public
policy. It is a government's course of action or inactivity in response to public issues.
It is linked to formally approved policy goals and methods, as well as the regulations
and practices of program implementation agencies. Public policies are goal-oriented.
This means that public policies are formulated and implemented in order to attain the
objectives that the government has in mind for the betterment of the public.

A policy is a plan for dealing with political issues. It is frequently begun by a


government-controlled political party that is subjected to reforms and adjustments
by interested parties (for example, opposition parties and lobby groups). Politics and
political action include the policy-making process.

Public policy is what the government actually decides or chooses to do. It is the
relationship of the government units to the specific field of the political environment
in a given administrative system. It can take a variety of forms, like laws, ordinances,
court decisions, executive orders, and decisions. It could be both beneficial and
detrimental. It is good because it demonstrates the government's concern and
involves the government's involvement in a specific problem that the policy is
founded on. On the negative side, it entails a choice by government officials to take
no action on a certain subject.
III

Conclusion
Public policy is the result of the
government's collaborative
efforts. It signifies that it is a
pattern or course of activity of
governmental officials and
actors in a collective sense that
is referred to as their discrete
and segregated decisions.

In general, public policy is


important in society since it
reveals the government's
intentions for a specific industry
or agency. The public can
measure the government's
accomplishments through public
policy. It aids in meeting societal
needs.
IV
Learnings/
Insights

Whether we like it or not, the policies


implemented by each country's
government are a significant part of our
lives. Generally, policies are enacted to
address big public problems. It is the
state's responsibility to see that the
problems are resolved in a way that keeps
the majority pleased while also
guaranteeing that proper justice is served
in an ethical manner. As a result, public
policy is critical, and it is critical that they
cater to the majority and assist them by
giving solutions to their concerns and
guaranteeing the state's smooth operation.
As a citizen of the country, public policy is
important to me because it allows me to
evaluate the decisions made by the state
on behalf of the country. With proper
knowledge, people like us can contribute to
the betterment of society by providing
input or questioning the policy if it appears
improbable.

Indeed, studying public policy is vital


because it educates students about what
public policies are, how they are made, the
politics that go into making them, the
theoretical frameworks for understanding
policies, and their influence on citizens

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