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What is the main motivation for governments when they implement policies within the domestic sphere?
What is the main motivation for governments when they implement policies within the domestic sphere?
- To decrease government spending
- To increase international trade relations
- To preserve their political lives and provide relief to their constituents (correct)
- To challenge the authority of political parties
Which context primarily examines how citizens' opinions affect policy support?
Which context primarily examines how citizens' opinions affect policy support?
- Government context
- Social context
- Economic context
- Cultural context (correct)
What type of policy involves government funding into public goods or services?
What type of policy involves government funding into public goods or services?
- Social policy
- Regulatory policy
- Redistributive policy
- Distributive policy (correct)
Which of the following contexts is likely to influence policies linked to economic crises?
Which of the following contexts is likely to influence policies linked to economic crises?
What strategy is characteristic of redistributive policies?
What strategy is characteristic of redistributive policies?
Which statement accurately defines public policy?
Which statement accurately defines public policy?
Which of the following is NOT a public problem as described?
Which of the following is NOT a public problem as described?
What distinguishes a public problem from a private problem?
What distinguishes a public problem from a private problem?
Which of the following best describes market failure?
Which of the following best describes market failure?
What element is NOT involved in recognizing a public problem?
What element is NOT involved in recognizing a public problem?
Which of the following is an example of government failure?
Which of the following is an example of government failure?
How is public policy influenced by facts and values?
How is public policy influenced by facts and values?
What constitutes a public problem when considering infrastructure?
What constitutes a public problem when considering infrastructure?
What is one characteristic that distinguishes a public problem from a private problem?
What is one characteristic that distinguishes a public problem from a private problem?
Which of the following is considered a response to a domestic public problem?
Which of the following is considered a response to a domestic public problem?
Which statement best illustrates the concept of 'government failure'?
Which statement best illustrates the concept of 'government failure'?
How do facts and values relate to public problems?
How do facts and values relate to public problems?
Which of the following examples correctly demonstrates a public problem?
Which of the following examples correctly demonstrates a public problem?
What is a key outcome associated with public policy?
What is a key outcome associated with public policy?
Why is it important to differentiate between public and private problems?
Why is it important to differentiate between public and private problems?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with public problems?
Which factor is NOT commonly associated with public problems?
Flashcards
Public Policy
Public Policy
Government decisions to act or not act on public problems.
Market Failure
Market Failure
Inefficient distribution of public goods/services.
Government Failure
Government Failure
Government intervention worsens a problem.
Public Problem
Public Problem
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Distributive Policy
Distributive Policy
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Redistributive Policy
Redistributive Policy
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Regulatory Policy
Regulatory Policy
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Public Problem Element
Public Problem Element
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Government Context
Government Context
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Political Context
Political Context
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Economic Context
Economic Context
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Cultural Context
Cultural Context
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Social Context
Social Context
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Domestic Public Problems
Domestic Public Problems
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Poor Infrastructure
Poor Infrastructure
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Poor Healthcare
Poor Healthcare
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Corrupt Officials
Corrupt Officials
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Unemployment
Unemployment
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Study Notes
Public Policy
- Public policy is a decision made by the government to either act or not act on public problems.
- Public policy can be defined by the government's actions, or inactions.
Why Public Policy?
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Public policy addresses domestic public problems such as:
- Poor infrastructure
- Poor healthcare and health care systems
- Corrupt police force
- Corrupt and incompetent government officials
- Speeding on the public thoroughfares
- Unemployment
- Brain drain
- Influx of migrants
- Poor water supply
- Inflation
- Discrimination
- Crimes
- Drug abuse
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Reasons for government intervention in public policy:
- Market failure: Inefficient distribution of public goods and services.
- Government failure: Where government intervention in the market to resolve an issue makes the situation worse.
How to Recognise a Public Problem?
- Three key elements:
- Public problems affect people as public citizens rather than private individuals.
- Public problems occur in public settings, such as communities, rather than in private settings.
- Public problems involve facts and values:
- They must be evidential.
- They are related to values such as: Liberty, Equality, Community/Social Order, and Prosperity.
Elements of a Public Problem
- Public problems affect people as public citizens rather than as private individuals.
- Public problems occur in public settings, such as communities, rather than in private settings.
Public Policy Definition Expansion
- Public policy is what governments choose to do or do not do within the domestic sphere primarily to preserve their political lives and to bring relief to the masses, particularly their constituents.
Contexts of Public Policy
- Government context: Policies must be acceptable to the government.
- Political context: Policies are influenced by the views of political parties.
- Economic context: Policies may respond to economic crises.
- Cultural context: Policies are influenced by the values and opinions of citizens.
- Social context: Policies respond to current social conditions such as crimes and unemployment.
Public Policy Typologies
- Distributive policy: Government funding into public goods or services.
- Redistributive policy: Manipulates the allocation of wealth and other valued items (e.g. taxes, welfare distribution programmes).
- Regulatory policy: Meant to govern the conduct of businesses to keep the market efficient (e.g. minimum wage).
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of public policy, including its definition, importance, and the reasons for government intervention. Understand how public problems arise and the role of government in addressing issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and crime. Test your knowledge on the key elements that define public problems.
