PUP-3002 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Consistency, Krypto, Rulemaking
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Political outcomes = behavior (individual preferences) x institutions (formal/informal roles) Institutions: formal/informal rules and norms, culture that governs behavior. Government action designed to address the demands of a set of citizens to resolve social issues. Public policy is therefore a way to carefully evaluate policies with a view toward improving them. In order for democracy to succeed, the governed must consent to the ruling gov. In order to consent, citizens must be informed of gov. actions. Whether the resources, time, energy of a policy are delivering the greatest policy outcomes for a given level of resources. Improve policies to cost less and provide more. Extent to which gov delivers the benefits of a policy evenly across all communities. Certain communities benefit disproportionately based on wealth, ethnic makeup, and economic class. Attempts to answer the process by which policies are passed and implemented. Why specific policies are pursued and others now. How well government actions fit citizens demands.
