Practice Policy Question:
As we all know, the development and implementation of public policy impacts every aspect of public administration. Consider a scenario where your city has recently experienced an increase in gang-related crime. Explore the concept of federalism, the separation of powers, and the role of interest groups in general. Describe a variety of public policy theories that may guide the creation of the policy development. Explain how you go about analyzing the problem, and a variety of policy instruments that could be used to impact the problem. Describe the types of assessments tools available to evaluate the policy, and how implementation and budgets may be impacted. Additional concepts may include how Mark Moore’s strategic triangle may explain the creation of public value and the legitimacy of government authority.