Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

PA 533 Public Policy: Origins and Process

Drawing on the general concept of the policy cycle, this course explores the central actors, processes, and issues associated with all stages of the public policy process. The course considers the interactions among the branches and levels of government, interest groups, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. Tensions among various forces that affect the development and implementation of policy approaches are considered throughout the course.

Credits

3
  • Up one level
  • 500