Public Policy Analysis

The topics of the evening are very clear and they therefore analysis the public policy in a very broad dimension. The topics made it easy for me to be able to understand how different activities are conducted within the public policy thus, making it easier for people to be able to receive different services within the stipulated duration. The topics have also narrowed down from the implementation of the policies to the instruments which are used in making sure that the policies are maintained. Therefore one’s mind becomes broadened on the way in which the government is able to plan and execute different policies (Heineman, Peterson & Kearny, 2001).

The realignment of political parties and policies depicts how the future of political parties and policies is guaranteed. Thus political parties’ policies can be planned and hence different laws governing the political parties. This consequently ensures that political parties are able to operate under conducive climates and, politicians do not violate the rule of the law (2-Pal, 2013). Furthermore, the things that the government do such as the collection of taxes and making the budget is clearly explained thus making it easier for one to understand the operations of the government.  According to chapter 4, instruments and policy design explains how politics fits into the government policies scenarios, “how does politics fit in these scenarios” (3-Bardach & Patashnik, 2016). Therefore explaining the importance of politics in issues concerning the government and the public. Politics is a representation of people in a government and thus, political parties must be effective in conducting their activities so that the citizens may be able to enjoy their rights. These topics have therefore broadened my mind and I have now understood the operations of the public policy.

Reference

Heineman, R.A., Bluhm, W.T., Peterson, S.A., & Kearny, E.N. (2001). The World of the Policy Analyst. 3rd ed. New York: Chatham House Publishers, Seven Bridges Press, LLC. pp. 84-104

2-Pal, L.A. (2013). Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management in Turbulent Times. 5th ed.  Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Nelson. pp. 129-226

3-Bardach, E. & Patashnik, E.M. (2016). A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis, 5th ed. Thousand Oaks: CQ Press , pp.155-164