POLI 2P99 Lecture : Monday September 23rd 2013 Poli 2P99 Lecture 3
24 Sep 2013
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Slide 1: the role of theories in public policy theories provide a parsimonious construct of public policy realities based on a combination of logic and fact. Different forces involved something about values social policy to create a sense of nation suggesting = providing a construct. We simplify reality by creating a construct. Asking the why question in essay ** Back it up with factual evidence cannot build a theory unless there is a preset. Slide 2: theories can be seen as metaphors or models of reality they can be normative or positive it is a summary of reality. Normative theories tend to have moral connotations that seek to construct an ideal state of public policy governance. Human nature is selfish, explains individual motivation. Example: marxism has a strong moral undertone, loaded with sharp state is always in our lives indictment against the prevailing power structures in society and the economy.
