Public policy analysis
The aim of the course is to understand principles of policy formulation and policy analysis in the general context as well as in the context of health policy. The course is split into two smodules. The first provides a general knowledge base about public policy and public policy analysis, while the second applies this knowledge on health policy.
Expected learning outcomes: be able to understand and analyze the context of public policies, be aware of policy analysis process; be able to suggest simple policy as well as analyze weaknesses of existing public policies; gain better writing as well as presentation skills.
Teacher(s)
Syllabus
Structure:
MODULE 1 Public policy
1) Principles and problems public policy
2) Public policy in theory and in the context of government
3) Actors' of public policies
4) Principles of public policy formulation
5) Policy analysis, policy advocacy - principles and problems
6) Selected methods of policy analysis
MODUL 2 - Health politics and policy
Health policy and health care policy; Demand and supply of health care; actors' of health policy; Economics aspects of health policy; analysis of selected issues
