[PPL 101] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 24 pages long Study Guide!
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Policy is a purposive course of action that an individual/group consistently follows when dealing with a problem: can be in public sector or private sector. Public policy affects all levels of government. Public problems not being solved by free market or individuals themselves: to solve, need new courses of action . Policies serve to protect and promote public good. We study public policy to improve citizens" ability to participate + make choices and improve citizens" ability to in uence policy decision. Little cooperation and consideration of public good. Gov. sets policies that require people/organizations to act collectively. Context surrounding circumstances: social context - societal changes, economic - state of economy, political - who has power, governing - structure of gov, cultural - values, beliefs (republican vs. democratic state) Public decides problem is too severe/private sector can"t handle anymore. Political reasons may create a problem. Economic reasons market failures: free market doesn"t solve problems.
