Unit 5 Discussion Directions: Using the required, academic readings, and supplemental academic research, please address the following while adhering to the Discussion Board Rubric:
- Select a specific example of public policy from one of the following fields:
- Economic policy
- An example of economic policy is U.S. budget deficit spending.
- Education policy
- An example of education policy is the implementation of national education standards.
- Environmental policy
- An example of environmental policy is the Clean Air Act.
- Foreign policy
- An example of foreign policy is how we conduct trade with other countries.
- Healthcare policy
- An example of healthcare policy is the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
- Welfare policy
- An example of welfare policy is Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Economic policy
- Using the rational decision-making model:
- What is the chosen, public policy concerning issue?
- Where is the chosen, public policy concerning issue?
- Why is the chosen, public policy concerning issue?
- How did the chosen, public policy concerning issue begin?
- Did previous, public policies cause this concerning issue?
- How can one better “frame” the concerning issue in terms of voter engagement?
- How does your chosen, public policy concern benefit from public policy analysis?
