Synthesis  construction and implementation of public policy

This one-page paper pulls together course readings and relates lessons from the course to your professional practice. Your paper will be graded based upon your ability

to relate any of the readings to your professional practice or
to any of your real world experiences outside of work. Use your life experiences and occupational backgrounds to frame your approach to any idea, theme, or theory

noted by any of the authors
eek 1 Learning Outcomes for Module 1

1. Analyze the notion of change in the construction and implementation of public policy

2. Examine major concepts and approaches to public policy

3. Compare and contrast the institutional, economic, demographic, ideological, and cultural contexts of public policy

If there are any questions or you would like to explore these concepts in more detail, you may do so as each week’s learning outcomes builds the foundation for the

next week’s study.  In week 2, Module 2- focus is on Business and Government. You will pay attention and examine the nexus between corporate behavior and government

regulation and you will explore the impact on commercial activities by local, state, and federal governments.

*Remember  apply current events from your reading of your newspaper and news sources to your learning.

Learning Outcomes for Module 2 include:

1. Explore methods by which the government encourages or constricts competition in the private sector

2. Examine contemporary policy approaches to managing the economy, including traditional economic theory, supply-side economics, and the role of budget deficits

3. Understand the construction of fiscal policy in the United States and its influence and impact upon spending, taxes, and the deficit

*Be mindful in Module 3 in week 3 your first Critical Thinking assignment is due. Prepare ahead and if have any questions there will be time to go into detail to

support your learning.

Thank you for the effort and work you have done in the first week. If you owe any assignments or response to discussion posts use all day Sunday to complete your work.

Cochran, C., Mayer, L., Carr, T. and Cayer, N. (2009). American public policy: An introduction (9th ed.). Florence: Cengage Learning.