NUTR-0240-01 Theories of Public Policy, Spring 2004/2005

Lectures

Session	Type	Title
1	Lecture	Introduction to the course	[Text]
2	Lecture	What normative theories underpin the field?	[Text]
3	Lecture	The Legislative Branch: How does a bill become law?	[Text]
4	Lecture	Setting the agenda, normative theories continued	[Text]
5	Lecture	The Executive Branch: How does a law become a rule?	[Text]
6	Lecture	What role do interest groups play in policymaking?	[Text]
7	Lecture	What is the significance of problem framing and issue formation?	[Text]
8	Lecture	The Budget and Appropriations Processes	[Text]
9	Lecture	Can we control the state through various policy instruments?	[Text]
10	Lecture	What is the role of leadership and followership in complex organizations?	[Text]
11	Lecture	The Judicial Branch	[Text]
12	Lecture	Alternative Mechanisms for Negotiating Policy	[Text]
13	Lecture	Press, the Fourth Branch?	[Text]