ADM525 PUBLIC POLICY
| Course Code: |
3100525 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
9(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
18.0 |
| Department: |
Political Science And Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. AYLÝN TOPAL |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
This course examines theories. processes. and practices of public policy formulation. implementation. and evaluation in domestic and international contexts. It explores how governments and institutions design policies to address societal problems. balancing political. economic. and ethical considerations. Key themes include agenda-setting. policy instruments (regulation. taxation. subsidies). stakeholder analysis. and the role of evidence in policymaking. The course integrates comparative perspectives. examining policy diffusion and variation across different political systems. Case studies may include healthcare reform. climate policy. social welfare. and crisis management.
