Mastering Public Policy Analysis

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Which one of the following is a policy design challenge?

  • Addressing conflicting stakeholder interests (correct)
  • Ignoring stakeholder opinions to streamline the process
  • Relying exclusively on expert opinions
  • Creating policies without objectives

Based on the text, what is the primary tool for contractionary fiscal policy?

  • Buying government bonds
  • Lowering interest rates
  • Reducing government spending (correct)
  • Increasing government spending

What does the fiscal multiplier represent?

  • The change in GDP resulting from a change in government spending or taxation (correct)
  • The interest rate set by the central bank
  • The ratio of government debt to GDP
  • The rate at which inflation impacts government revenue

Based on the text, what is a budget surplus the result of?

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of public policy analysis?

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What should policy objectives be according to the text?

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What does cost-benefit analysis involve?

<p>Comparing the costs of a policy to its benefits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does impact assessment evaluate according to the text?

<p>The overall effects of a policy on various aspects of society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a policy design challenge according to the text?

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What is the primary tool for contractionary fiscal policy according to the text?

<p>Reducing government spending (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the fiscal multiplier represent according to the text?

<p>The change in GDP resulting from a change in government spending or taxation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ricardian equivalence proposition suggest according to the text?

<p>Consumers anticipate future tax increases and adjust their behavior accordingly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of successful policy implementation?

<p>Clear communication, adequate resources, and coordination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of policy evaluation?

<p>To assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does stakeholder engagement involve in effective policy design?

<p>Involving various stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are policy instruments?

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Flashcards

Policy design challenge

A difficulty encountered when creating a policy, often involving different groups with conflicting interests.

Contractionary fiscal policy tool

Reducing government spending to control the economy.

Fiscal multiplier

The impact of a change in government spending or taxes on GDP.

Budget surplus definition

Government revenue is more than government spending.

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Policy analysis step (missing)

A crucial step in policy analysis is assessing the effectiveness and impact of the policy before implementation.

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SMART policy objectives

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives.

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Cost-benefit analysis

Comparing the costs of a policy to its potential benefits.

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Impact assessment

Evaluating a policy's effects on society in many areas.

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Ricardian equivalence

Idea that people anticipate future taxes, and adjust their spending accordingly.

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Successful policy implementation

Requires good communication, resources, and coordination.

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Policy evaluation purpose

To see how well, efficiently, and fairly a policy serves its intended purpose.

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Stakeholder engagement

Incorporating different interested parties to make policies better.

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Policy instruments

The tools and methods used to carry out a policy.

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