American Public Policy

Promise and Performance

B. Guy Peters, John Hoornbeek

• Publisher: CQ Press
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN:
  9781071947562
• Edition: 13
• eBook ISBN:
  9781071947586
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Public Policy
• Index: Politics & International Relations

"This book is an excellent choice for anyone looking to bring the complicated world of public policy to their classroom." – Ben Galloway, University of Arkansas

Now in its Thirteenth Edition, American Public Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the policymaking process, from procedural approaches and policy instruments to in-depth analysis of specific policy issues. Not shying away from the complexity of governmental procedure, B. Guy Peters and new coauthor John Hoornbeek ensure that the mechanisms of the policy process are understandable through discussion of topical policy areas.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Publisher Note
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Brief Contents
• Detailed Contents
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Part I The Nature of Public Policy
• Chapter 1 What is Public Policy?
• Chapter 2 The Structure of Policymaking in American Government
• Chapter 3 Explaining Policy Choices
• Part II The Making of Public Policy
• Chapter 4 Agenda Setting and Public Policy
• Chapter 5 Legitimating Policy Choices
• Chapter 6 Organizations and Implementation
• Chapter 7 Budgeting: Allocation and Public Policy
• Chapter 8 Evaluation and Policy Change
• Part III Substantive Policy Issues
• Chapter 9 Economic Policy
• Chapter 10 Tax Policy
• Chapter 11 Health Policies
• Chapter 12 Social Security and Welfare
• Chapter 13 Education Policy
• Chapter 14 Energy and the Environment
• Chapter 15 Defense and Law Enforcement
• Chapter 16 Social Issues and Public Policy
• Part IV Analyzing Public Policy
• Chapter 17 Policy Analysis: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Ethical Analysis
• Index