Table of Contents

Part one: The theoretical framework:
The theoretical perspectives on policy analysis;
Part two: The key to the analysis:
Public policy;
Policy actors;
Policy resources;
The institutional rules;
Part three: The analysis model:
The analysis model;
Political agenda setting;
Policy programming;
Policy implementation;
Evaluating policy effects;
Research and working hypotheses;
Conclusion.

About the Author

Peter Knoepfel is Professor of Public Policy and Sustainable Development at the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration at the University of Lausanne leading a master's programme for Swiss civil servants. Corinne Larrue is a Professor at the University of Tours, France Frederic Varone is a Professor at the University of Geneva leading a master's programme in public managment Michael Hill is Emeritus Professor of the University of Newcastle and is a Visiting Professor teaching policy analysis to graduate students at Queen Mary College, University of London.

Reviews

"This book makes a major contribution to the literature. The approach it takes offers new and important insights for students of public policy and policy analysis. It deserves to be marked 'essential' and 'highly recommended' in any reading list in the field." Wayne Parsons, Professor of Public Policy, Queen Mary, University of London.