To become familiar with various forms of political output, public policy, and theories related to them.
Contents
Learning about political outputs and their consequences.
Modes of study
Lectures, a book exam (see literature) and/or a compensatory essay to be agreed on with the teacher in charge.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
Compulsory books for all students: 1. Peters - Pierre, Handbook of Public Policy. Sage 2006, pages 1-166 and 395-492 (2 ECTS); 2. Tiihonen: From Governing to Governance. A Process of Change. Tampere University Press 2004 (2 ECTS)
In addition, one from the following: Kiander, Laman opetukset. Suomen 1990-luvun kriisin syyt ja seuraukset. VATT 2001 (1 ECTS); Julkunen, 1990-luvun sosiaalipoliittinen reformi Suomessa. Vastapaino 2001 (1 ECTS)